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Marathon Arctic OSAR 46mm AutomaticvsCWC G40 Quartz Watch

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Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic
MarathonArctic OSAR 46mm Automatic
MSRP $2,500
G40 Quartz Watch
CWCG40 Quartz Watch
MSRP $333

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic46mm
G40 Quartz Watch40mm
Power Reserve
Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic40h
G40 Quartz Watch40h
Water Resistance
Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic300m
G40 Quartz Watch200m
MSRP
Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic$2,500
G40 Quartz Watch$333

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Field
Diameter
46mm
40mm
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

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
White
CWC G40 Quartz Watch
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW220-1

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,500
$333

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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.

CWC G40 Quartz Watch

Owners widely praise the CWC G40 Quartz Watch for its robust 20atm water resistance and domed sapphire crystal, with one owner finding the faux patina subtle and natural. However, some find the dial proportions of the 40mm model to have too much negative space and ill-proportioned numerals. On balance, owners appreciate the CWC G40 Quartz Watch for its rugged build and grab-and-go reliability.

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