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Marathon Arctic OSAR 36mm AutomaticvsOrient Bambino Version 8

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Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic
MarathonArctic OSAR 36mm Automatic
MSRP $1,200
Bambino Version 8
OrientBambino Version 8
MSRP $295

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic36mm
Bambino Version 840.5mm
Power Reserve
Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic40h
Bambino Version 840h
Water Resistance
Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic300m
Bambino Version 830m
MSRP
Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic$1,200
Bambino Version 8$295

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
36mm
40.5mm
Thickness
13mm
12.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.5mm
46.5mm
Lug Width
18mm
21mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
30m
Caseback
Solid
Display

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Mineral

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW220-1
F6B22
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
21,600 vph
Jewels
25
22
Complications
None
GMT, Day-date, Small seconds

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,200
$295

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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.

Orient Bambino Version 8

The Orient Bambino Version 8 is widely praised for its elegant, sophisticated, and vintage-inspired aesthetics, with a domed crystal creating a 3D dial effect and blue hands noted as beautiful. Owners and reviewers agree it looks significantly more expensive than its price point, with dial finishing that rivals much costlier timepieces. One owner notes the stock leather strap is plasticky and non-tapering. The movement is rated for accuracy between +25/-15 seconds per day and features basic decoration. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Orient Bambino Version 8 highly for its exceptional value and sophisticated appearance.

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