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Marathon Arctic OSAR 46mm AutomaticvsCitizen Series 8 890 City Lights

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Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic
MarathonArctic OSAR 46mm Automatic
MSRP $2,500
Series 8 890 City Lights
CitizenSeries 8 890 City Lights
MSRP $1,495

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic46mm
Series 8 890 City Lights42.6mm
Power Reserve
Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic40h
Series 8 890 City Lights42h
Water Resistance
Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic300m
Series 8 890 City Lights200m
MSRP
Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic$2,500
Series 8 890 City Lights$1,495

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Sport
Diameter
46mm
42.6mm
Thickness
13mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.5mm
46mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Underside
Dial Color
White
Champagne

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW220-1
9051
Power Reserve
40h
42h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,500
$1,495

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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.

Citizen Series 8 890 City Lights

The Citizen Series 8 890 City Lights features a geometric dial inspired by skyscraper shadows, with the silver model noted for its versatility. The watch is housed in a 40.1mm octagonal case with brushed and polished finishes, and uses the Miyota 9051 movement with a 42-hour power reserve. On balance, owners and reviewers highlight the unique dial design as a key appeal of the Citizen Series 8 890 City Lights.

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