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Marathon Arctic OSAR 36mm AutomaticvsSternglas Kanton

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Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic
MarathonArctic OSAR 36mm Automatic
MSRP $1,200
Kanton
SternglasKanton
MSRP $971

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic36mm
Kanton39mm
Power Reserve
Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic40h
Kanton38h
Water Resistance
Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic300m
Kanton50m
MSRP
Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic$1,200
Kanton$971

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
36mm
39mm
Thickness
13mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.5mm
45mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
50m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
White

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW220-1
Sellita SW200
Power Reserve
40h
38h
Jewels
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,200
$971

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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.

Sternglas Kanton

The Sternglas Kanton is praised for its refined Bauhaus-inspired design, featuring a silver-plated dial and luminous hands and dots for excellent legibility. Owners and reviewers highlight its comfortable 39mm case size, measuring 10mm thick, and the visible STP 1-11 automatic movement through a sapphire crystal case back. Accuracy figures vary, with one source noting +15 seconds per day, while another suggests improved accuracy over previous models. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Sternglas Kanton highly for its blend of Bauhaus design and Swiss precision at an affordable price point.

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