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Marathon Arctic OSAR 46mm AutomaticvsAVI-8 Spitfire Lock Chronograph

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Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic
MarathonArctic OSAR 46mm Automatic
MSRP $2,500
Spitfire Lock Chronograph
AVI-8Spitfire Lock Chronograph
MSRP $260

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic46mm
Spitfire Lock Chronograph42mm
Power Reserve
Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic40h
Spitfire Lock Chronograph40h
Water Resistance
Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic300m
Spitfire Lock Chronograph50m
MSRP
Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic$2,500
Spitfire Lock Chronograph$260

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Chronograph
Diameter
46mm
42mm
Thickness
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.5mm
Lug Width
18mm
22mm
Water Resistance
300m
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Mineral
Dial Color
White
MIDNIGHT OAK

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW220-1
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,500
$260

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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.

AVI-8 Spitfire Lock Chronograph

Owners widely report AVI-8 watches offer a compelling design and are decently well made for the price. The AVI-8 Spitfire Lock Chronograph features a 42mm stainless steel case with curved lugs, a bi-compax meca-quartz movement, and a mineral crystal, with design elements inspired by Supermarine Spitfires. One owner notes that AVI-8 watches are "something different" and "decently well made," though not of "insane quality." On balance, owners and reviewers appreciate the AVI-8 Spitfire Lock Chronograph for its unique design and value proposition.

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