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Marathon Arctic OSAR 46mm AutomaticvsAstor + Banks Fortitude Lite

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Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic
MarathonArctic OSAR 46mm Automatic
MSRP $2,500
Fortitude Lite
Astor + BanksFortitude Lite
MSRP $650

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic46mm
Fortitude Lite38.5mm
Power Reserve
Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic40h
Fortitude Lite40h
Water Resistance
Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic300m
Fortitude Lite200m
MSRP
Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic$2,500
Fortitude Lite$650

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Sport
Diameter
46mm
38.5mm
Thickness
13mm
10.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.5mm
45.5mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
White
Maíz

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW220-1
Miyota 9039

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,500
$650

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What people say

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Marathon Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic

Owners widely praise the Marathon Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic for its overbuilt toughness and industrial, instrument-like aesthetic, with some preferring the Arctic dial for legibility. One owner notes the automatic movement may be unnecessary for rough use compared to a quartz option. Reviewers mention the MaraGlo luminous paint and a Sellita SW200-1 automatic movement. Some owners question its rising price and luxury positioning, with one reporting poor lume and movement performance. Overall, owners value the Marathon Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic for its robust build and utilitarian design.

Astor + Banks Fortitude Lite

The Astor + Banks Fortitude Lite is praised for its reduced 10.9mm thickness and redesigned lugs that turn down, along with the removal of the date complication. One owner finds the white dial Fortitude Lite a good watch but not worth $650, suggesting better value from other brands, while another simply states it looks better than a specific alternative. Overall, owners praise the Astor + Banks Fortitude Lite for its wearability due to its thinner case and redesigned lugs.

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