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Marathon Arctic OSAR 46mm AutomaticvsBell & Ross BR 03-92 DESERT TYPE

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Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic
MarathonArctic OSAR 46mm Automatic
MSRP $2,500
BR 03-92 DESERT TYPE
Bell & RossBR 03-92 DESERT TYPE
MSRP $3,672

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic46mm
BR 03-92 DESERT TYPE42mm
Power Reserve
Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic40h
BR 03-92 DESERT TYPE
Water Resistance
Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic300m
BR 03-92 DESERT TYPE100m
MSRP
Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic$2,500
BR 03-92 DESERT TYPE$3,672

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Diver
Diameter
46mm
42mm
Thickness
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.5mm
Lug Width
18mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
300m
100m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Underside
Dial Color
White
Beige
Indices
Applied
Applied indices

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW220-1
BR-CAL.302
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
40h
Jewels
25
Complications
None
Hours/Minutes, Seconds, Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,500
$3,672

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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.

Bell & Ross BR 03-92 DESERT TYPE

The Bell & Ross BR 03-92 Desert Type features a 42mm black ceramic case and a sand-colored dial with a sandwich construction. It is powered by the BR Caliber 302 movement, which offers a 38-hour power reserve. The dial has aviation-shaped hands and a photoluminescent lower insert. On balance, owners and reviewers note the distinctive dial and case construction of the Bell & Ross BR 03-92 Desert Type.

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