Marathon Arctic OSAR 36mm AutomaticvsOrient Neo Classic Sports LE

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Marathon Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic at true scale

Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic

Orient Neo Classic Sports LE at true scale

Neo Classic Sports LE

Diameter

36mm

43.5mm

Lug-to-Lug

43.5mm

n/a

Thickness

13mm

lowest

13.9mm

Water Resistance

300m

highest

200m

MSRP

$1,200

$415

lowest

Movement

Sellita SW220-1

Automatic

Case

6 specs
Diameter
36mm
43.5mm
Thickness
13mm
13.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.5mm
n/a
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Mineral
Dial Color
White
n/a

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW220-1
n/a

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,200
$415
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Marathon Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic

Owners widely praise the Marathon Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic for its tough, reliable feel and looks, with tritium tubes considered an exotic plus for visibility. The 36mm size is noted as a budget-conscious choice for smaller wrists, fitting well on sub-7-inch wrists, though one owner found the size too small and another is still getting used to it. The watch is described as a purpose-built tool watch, not designed for versatility with suits, but rather for singular focus on usefulness and durability. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Marathon Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic highly for its durable tool-watch nature and useful tritium illumination.

Orient Neo Classic Sports LE

Owners widely praise the Orient Neo Classic Sports LE for its impressive value, retro charm, and substantial feel, with reviewers highlighting its funky dial colors and undeniable 70s aesthetic. One owner notes that Orient quietly overdelivers, keeping customers returning. However, the 43.5mm case size is considered too large by some, and the watch features a mineral crystal. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Orient Neo Classic Sports LE highly for its retro charm and value proposition.