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Marathon Arctic OSAR 46mm AutomaticvsIslander Islander Red October V2 Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-323

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Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic
MarathonArctic OSAR 46mm Automatic
MSRP $2,500
Islander Red October V2 Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-323
IslanderIslander Red October V2 Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-323
MSRP $449

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic46mm
Islander Red October V2 Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-32342mm
Power Reserve
Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic40h
Islander Red October V2 Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-323
Water Resistance
Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic300m
Islander Red October V2 Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-323200m
MSRP
Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic$2,500
Islander Red October V2 Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-323$449

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Diameter
46mm
42mm
Thickness
13mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.5mm
0mm
Lug Width
18mm
22mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
300m
200m
Caseback
Solid
Screw-down

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Domed
AR Coating
Inner
Underside
Dial Color
White
Indices
Applied

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW220-1
Seiko NH38
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
40h
0h
Jewels
25
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,500
$449

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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.

Islander Red October V2 Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-323

Owners widely praise the Islander Red October V2 Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-323 for its stunning radiant blue dial and red seconds hand, with some noting its resemblance to a luxury model. The watch is frequently cited as offering excellent value for its price. Some owners express a dislike for the circle/triangle logo, while others appreciate the availability of both 38mm and 43mm size options. Overall, owners rate the Islander Red October V2 Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-323 highly for its aesthetic appeal and value proposition.

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