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Marathon Arctic OSAR 46mm AutomaticvsGlycine Airman Purist

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Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic
MarathonArctic OSAR 46mm Automatic
MSRP $2,500
Airman Purist
GlycineAirman Purist
MSRP $2,750

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic46mm
Airman Purist44mm
Power Reserve
Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic40h
Airman Purist48h
Water Resistance
Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic300m
Airman Purist100m
MSRP
Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic$2,500
Airman Purist$2,750

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Diver
GMT
Diameter
46mm
44mm
Thickness
13mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.5mm
Lug Width
18mm
22mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
300m
100m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
White
Blue
Indices
Applied
Lume
None
Luminous

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW220-1
SW330-2
Power Reserve
40h
48h
Jewels
25
21
Complications
None
Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,500
$2,750

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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.

Glycine Airman Purist

Owners widely praise the Glycine Airman Purist for its attractive appearance and comfortable wearability, with the 24-hour dial proving easy to adapt to for many. Some models feature high-contrast hands and lumed dials that offer excellent visibility, though certain stealth designs are criticized for poor legibility. The case back on contemporary models is noted as being easier to open for regulation. Overall, owners rate the Glycine Airman Purist highly for its appealing design and user-friendly 24-hour dial.

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