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Marathon Arctic OSAR 36mm AutomaticvsIslander Islander JFK Automatic GMT Watch with Batman Dial #ISL-338

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic
MarathonArctic OSAR 36mm Automatic
MSRP $1,200
Islander JFK Automatic GMT Watch with Batman Dial #ISL-338
IslanderIslander JFK Automatic GMT Watch with Batman Dial #ISL-338
MSRP $429

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic36mm
Islander JFK Automatic GMT Watch with Batman Dial #ISL-33842mm
Power Reserve
Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic40h
Islander JFK Automatic GMT Watch with Batman Dial #ISL-338
Water Resistance
Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic300m
Islander JFK Automatic GMT Watch with Batman Dial #ISL-338200m
MSRP
Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic$1,200
Islander JFK Automatic GMT Watch with Batman Dial #ISL-338$429

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Diver
GMT
Diameter
36mm
42mm
Thickness
13mm
14.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.5mm
47.8mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
300m
200m
Caseback
Solid
Screw-down

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Domed
AR Coating
Inner
Underside
Dial Color
White
Indices
Applied

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW220-1
Seiko NH34
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
40h
0h
Jewels
25
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,200
$429

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What people say

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Marathon Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic

The Marathon Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic is noted for its non-tritium dial option, though some owners prefer the 1-12 numeral layout found on other models. One owner found the 36mm size too small for their wrist. Overall, owners appreciate the Marathon Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic for its non-tritium dial option.

Islander JFK Automatic GMT Watch with Batman Dial #ISL-338

Owners widely praise the Islander JFK Automatic GMT Watch with Batman Dial #ISL-338 for its attractive dial texture and Pepsi bezel, with some finding the gold-tone accents and overall aesthetic to be a standout feature. The watch is also noted for its comfortable wearability and a useful GMT function, making it a popular choice for daily wear and vacations, further supported by its 200m water resistance. On balance, owners rate the Islander JFK Automatic GMT Watch with Batman Dial #ISL-338 highly for its visually appealing design and practical features at its price point.

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