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Marathon Arctic OSAR 36mm AutomaticvsTissot Chrono L

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Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic
MarathonArctic OSAR 36mm Automatic
MSRP $1,200
Chrono L
TissotChrono L
MSRP $475

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic36mm
Chrono L42mm
Power Reserve
Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic40h
Chrono L40h
Water Resistance
Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic300m
Chrono L100m
MSRP
Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic$1,200
Chrono L$475

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Chronograph
Diameter
36mm
42mm
Thickness
13mm
10.97mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.5mm
42mm
Lug Width
18mm
22mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
100m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
White
Blue
Indices
Applied
Arabic
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova ®

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW220-1
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,200
$475

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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.

Tissot Chrono L

Owners widely praise the Tissot Chrono L's attractive, expensive-looking design and vintage style, with some regretting its discontinuation. However, several owners report issues with misaligned subdials and date windows, and one noted the chronograph second hand moved when stationary. Visibility in bright daylight is a drawback due to a shiny dial and reflective hands, and the signed buckle logo is a decal that easily rubs off. Some owners find the Tissot Chrono XL variants too large for smaller wrists. On balance, owners appreciate the Tissot Chrono L's aesthetic appeal and vintage charm, despite some concerns regarding dial alignment and legibility.

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