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Marathon Arctic OSAR 36mm AutomaticvsRZE Urbanist

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Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic
MarathonArctic OSAR 36mm Automatic
MSRP $1,200
Urbanist
RZEUrbanist
MSRP $299

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic36mm
Urbanist36mm
Power Reserve
Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic40h
Urbanist40h
Water Resistance
Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic300m
Urbanist100m
MSRP
Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic$1,200
Urbanist$299

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
Thickness
13mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.5mm
42mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Grade 5 Titanium
Water Resistance
300m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Underside
Dial Color
White
Blue

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW220-1
Miyota 2035
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,200
$299

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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.

RZE Urbanist

The RZE Urbanist is widely praised as a fantastic, lightweight, "grab and go" everyday watch. Owners highlight its durable titanium case with scratch-resistant coatings and sapphire crystal. The solar movement is noted for keeping good time and is guaranteed for life. Production models feature a push-in crown, a change from earlier screw-down versions. Overall, owners rate the RZE Urbanist highly for its durable, lightweight titanium construction and reliable solar movement.

From video reviewers

The RZE Urbanist features a Japanese movement for accurate timekeeping and reliable performance. The watch's lume brightness is a shared weakness, with both reviewers noting it could be improved. Reviewers disagree on the watch's value, with one reviewer considering it a 'great value' for the price, while the other highlights its solar power feature as a significant strength.

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