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Marathon Arctic OSAR 36mm AutomaticvsSpinnaker Hull

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Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic
MarathonArctic OSAR 36mm Automatic
MSRP $1,200
Hull
SpinnakerHull
MSRP $159

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic36mm
Hull42mm
Power Reserve
Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic40h
Hull40h
Water Resistance
Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic300m
Hull100m
MSRP
Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic$1,200
Hull$159

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
36mm
42mm
Thickness
13mm
15mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.5mm
47.5mm
Lug Width
18mm
22mm
Water Resistance
300m
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
White
Volcanic Black

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW220-1
SII NH35A

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,200
$159

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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 Hull

The Spinnaker Hull is widely praised by owners for its textured or deep sandwich dials, bold cushion case design, and vintage charm, with one owner finding its jubilee bracelet superior to Seiko's. The meca-quartz movement is a common feature, and the watch offers 100m water resistance. However, the 24-hour subdial is considered functionally illogical and visually unappealing by one owner, and the mineral crystal is noted as a drawback compared to sapphire. On balance, owners rate the Spinnaker Hull highly for its significant style and value at its budget price point.

From video reviewers

The watch's lume is a strong point. Reviewers noted the absence of a sapphire crystal as a drawback.

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