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Marathon Arctic OSAR 46mm AutomaticvsChristopher Ward C1 Moonglow

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Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic
MarathonArctic OSAR 46mm Automatic
MSRP $2,500
C1 Moonglow
Christopher WardC1 Moonglow
MSRP $2,850

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic46mm
C1 Moonglow47.9mm
Power Reserve
Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic40h
C1 Moonglow38h
Water Resistance
Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic300m
C1 Moonglow30m
MSRP
Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic$2,500
C1 Moonglow$2,850

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Diver
Diameter
46mm
47.9mm
Thickness
13mm
12.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.5mm
47.9mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Brushed + Polished
Water Resistance
300m
30m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
White
Black
Lume
None
SLN X1 WL C1

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW220-1
SW220
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
4 vph
Power Reserve
40h
38h
Jewels
25
26
Complications
None
Moonphase, Day-date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,500
$2,850

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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.

Christopher Ward C1 Moonglow

Owners widely praise the Christopher Ward C1 Moonglow for its gorgeous, avant-garde moonphase display and impressive lume, with many finding it comfortable and well-wearing. The constantly rotating moon phase complication is a highlight, and its accuracy is noted as exceptional. However, some find the lume on the date ring disappointing, fading quickly, and one owner finds the second, less visible moon distracting. Overall, owners rate the Christopher Ward C1 Moonglow highly for its visually engaging moonphase and value at the price point.

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