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Marathon Arctic OSAR 36mm AutomaticvsMarathon Steel Navigator SSNAV Quartz

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Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic
MarathonArctic OSAR 36mm Automatic
MSRP $1,200
Steel Navigator SSNAV Quartz
MarathonSteel Navigator SSNAV Quartz
MSRP $1,000

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic36mm
Steel Navigator SSNAV Quartz41mm
Power Reserve
Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic40h
Steel Navigator SSNAV Quartz40h
Water Resistance
Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic300m
Steel Navigator SSNAV Quartz60m
MSRP
Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic$1,200
Steel Navigator SSNAV Quartz$1,000

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Pilot
Diameter
36mm
41mm
Thickness
13mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.5mm
48mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Water Resistance
300m
60m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
White
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW220-1
Swiss High-Torque Quartz
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,200
$1,000

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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.

Marathon Steel Navigator SSNAV Quartz

The Marathon Steel Navigator SSNAV Quartz is widely praised for its highly accurate Swiss Made ETA F06.412 PreciDrive movement, with stated accuracy of ±10 seconds per year, and its constant low-light visibility from self-illuminating tritium tubes. Owners find the watch comfortable and impressive, noting its 41mm sandblasted steel case with an asymmetrical design, bi-directional GMT bezel with excellent action, sapphire crystal, and 100m water resistance with a screw-down crown. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Marathon Steel Navigator SSNAV Quartz highly for its robust tool watch design and exceptional accuracy at its price point.

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