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Marathon Arctic OSAR 46mm AutomaticvsFormex Field Automatic

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Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic
MarathonArctic OSAR 46mm Automatic
MSRP $2,500
Field Automatic
FormexField Automatic
MSRP $881

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic46mm
Field Automatic40mm
Power Reserve
Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic40h
Field Automatic41h
Water Resistance
Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic300m
Field Automatic150m
MSRP
Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic$2,500
Field Automatic$881

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Field
Diameter
46mm
40mm
Thickness
13mm
10.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.5mm
46.6mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Titanium
Water Resistance
300m
150m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
White
Ash Grey
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW220-1
Sellita SW200-1
Power Reserve
40h
41h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,500
$881

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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.

Formex Field Automatic

Owners widely praise the Formex Field Automatic for its lightweight, scratch-resistant Grade 2 titanium case with a hardening treatment and its comfortable wearability, especially with quick-release straps and a carbon clasp. Reviewers and owners alike highlight the dial's legibility and depth, with one noting the Petrol Blue's great color and subtle texture. The Sellita SW200-1 movement is considered a practical choice, with one owner reporting accuracy of +1 second per day. The watch offers 150m water resistance and is seen as good value under $1000. Some owners desire a matching titanium bracelet and find the numeral typography less appealing. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Formex Field Automatic highly for its robust, comfortable titanium construction and functional dial design at its price point.

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