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Marathon Arctic OSAR 46mm AutomaticvsFarer Discovery II

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Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic
MarathonArctic OSAR 46mm Automatic
MSRP $2,500
Discovery II
FarerDiscovery II
MSRP $925

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic46mm
Discovery II39.5mm
Power Reserve
Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic40h
Discovery II68h
Water Resistance
Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic300m
Discovery II50m
MSRP
Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic$2,500
Discovery II$925

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
46mm
39.5mm
Thickness
13mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.5mm
45mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
316L marine-grade stainless steel
Water Resistance
300m
50m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
White
Purple

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW220-1
La Joux-Perret G101
Type
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
68h
Jewels
25
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,500
$925

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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.

Farer Discovery II

The Farer Discovery II is widely praised for its comfortable 39.5mm wearability, suiting all wrist sizes and occasions, and its bold plum sunburst dial, which exhibits varied color interpretations. Owners also highlight the excellent case and bracelet design, with one noting it is a "dream to wear." The La Joux Perret G101 automatic movement provides a 68-hour power reserve. On balance, owners rate the Farer Discovery II highly for its comfortable wearability and attractive dial at the price.

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