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Marathon Arctic OSAR 36mm AutomaticvsNivada Grenchen Chronoking Vintage Valjoux

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Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic
MarathonArctic OSAR 36mm Automatic
MSRP $1,200
Chronoking Vintage Valjoux
Nivada GrenchenChronoking Vintage Valjoux
MSRP $4,900

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic36mm
Chronoking Vintage Valjoux38mm
Power Reserve
Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic40h
Chronoking Vintage Valjoux48h
Water Resistance
Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic300m
Chronoking Vintage Valjoux100m
MSRP
Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic$1,200
Chronoking Vintage Valjoux$4,900

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Diver
Chronograph
Diameter
36mm
38mm
Thickness
13mm
12.95mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.5mm
46.5mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Brushed + Polished
Water Resistance
300m
100m
Caseback
Solid
Display

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Acrylic
Dial Color
White
Matt Black w/ Gradient Orange + Super 1345C Lum. Applied Indexes + Embossed White Printed LogoSmall eyes: Debossed Light Beige 7506C CD track + Black Print

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW220-1
Valjoux 23
Type
Automatic
Manual
Power Reserve
40h
48h
Complications
None
GMT, Chronograph, Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,200
$4,900

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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.

Nivada Grenchen Chronoking Vintage Valjoux

The Nivada Grenchen Chronoking Vintage Valjoux is widely praised for its faithful vintage-inspired design, featuring flat-top pump pushers and drilled lug holes, and is considered an excellent value under €2K. Some reviewers note the faux patina indexes can appear too yellow. The 38mm steel case with extended lugs wears larger than its diameter suggests. The Chronoking Mecaquartz, specifically, is highlighted for its textured dial, sunken subdials, and overall dimensions that make it punch above its $579 weight. On balance, reviewers rate the Nivada Grenchen Chronoking Vintage Valjoux highly for its vintage aesthetic and strong value proposition.

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