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Marathon Arctic OSAR 46mm AutomaticvsHenry Archer Vesterhav 38

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Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic
MarathonArctic OSAR 46mm Automatic
MSRP $2,500
Vesterhav 38
Henry ArcherVesterhav 38
MSRP $4,599

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic46mm
Vesterhav 3838mm
Power Reserve
Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic40h
Vesterhav 3840h
Water Resistance
Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic300m
Vesterhav 38200m
MSRP
Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic$2,500
Vesterhav 38$4,599

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
46mm
38mm
Thickness
13mm
10.45mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.5mm
46mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
White
Blue

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW220-1
Miyota 9019

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,500
$4,599

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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.

Henry Archer Vesterhav 38

Owners widely praise the Henry Archer Vesterhav 38 for its superb finishing, striking mother-of-pearl and other dials, and thin profile, with some calling it the best Henry Archer model and exceptional value under $500. The bracelet quality is noted as outstanding for a microbrand, and dimensions are considered perfect for smaller wrists. One owner notes it is an "Asian branded watch" with implied low resale value. Overall, owners rate the Henry Archer Vesterhav 38 highly for its striking dials and superb finishing at its price point.

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