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Marathon Arctic OSAR 36mm AutomaticvsVario 1918 Medic Brass

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Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic
MarathonArctic OSAR 36mm Automatic
MSRP $1,200
1918 Medic Brass
Vario1918 Medic Brass
MSRP $388

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic36mm
1918 Medic Brass40mm
Power Reserve
Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic40h
1918 Medic Brass40h
Water Resistance
Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic300m
1918 Medic Brass100m
MSRP
Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic$1,200
1918 Medic Brass$388

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Field
Diameter
36mm
40mm
Thickness
13mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.5mm
48mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Water Resistance
300m
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW220-1
Seiko NH38A

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,200
$388

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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.

Vario 1918 Medic Brass

Owners widely praise the Vario 1918 Medic Brass for its crisp enamel dial, easy-to-read numerals, and cathedral hands, noting the brass case develops an attractive patina over time. However, the soft brass scratches easily, and one owner found the lume to be poor. Accuracy varies, with one example running slow by about 10 seconds per day and another owner deeming the Miyota 82s5 movement just okay. On balance, owners rate the Vario 1918 Medic Brass highly for its unique dial and the evolving character of its brass case.

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