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Marathon Arctic OSAR 36mm AutomaticvsSpinnaker Croft 42 Skeleton

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Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic
MarathonArctic OSAR 36mm Automatic
MSRP $1,200
Croft 42 Skeleton
SpinnakerCroft 42 Skeleton
MSRP $435

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic36mm
Croft 42 Skeleton42mm
Power Reserve
Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic40h
Croft 42 Skeleton40h
Water Resistance
Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic300m
Croft 42 Skeleton100m
MSRP
Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic$1,200
Croft 42 Skeleton$435

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Sport
Diameter
36mm
42mm
Thickness
13mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.5mm
49mm
Lug Width
18mm
22mm
Water Resistance
300m
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
White
Steel

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW220-1
SII NH38A

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,200
$435

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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.

Spinnaker Croft 42 Skeleton

Owners widely report the Spinnaker Croft 42 Skeleton offers good build quality for its price, with some finding it a decent buy on sale. Reviewers note the 42mm case provides significant wrist presence. However, opinions are split on legibility and aesthetics, with some finding it poorly executed and uninteresting while others consider it one of the more legible skeleton watches. The watch is powered by a Seiko NH70 automatic movement with a 41-hour power reserve, though one reviewer considered the movement uninteresting. The bracelet and clasp are considered mediocre for the price point. Overall, owners and reviewers find the Spinnaker Croft 42 Skeleton to be a polarizing but potentially good value skeletonized dive watch when purchased on sale, with its build quality being a key positive for many.

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