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Marathon Arctic OSAR 46mm AutomaticvsMarathon MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic

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Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic
MarathonArctic OSAR 46mm Automatic
MSRP $2,500
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic
MarathonMSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic
MSRP $1,800

At a glance

5 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic46mm
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic36mm
Power Reserve
Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic40h
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic40h
Water Resistance
Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic300m
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic300m
MSRP
Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic$2,500
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic$1,800

Full specifications

Case

3 specs
Diameter
46mm
36mm
Thickness
13mm
18mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.5mm

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW220-1
Sellita SW200-1

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,500
$1,800

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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.

Marathon MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic

The Marathon MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic is lauded for its utilitarian, no-nonsense design, exceptional tritium lume for visibility, and comfortable 41mm wearability. Reviewers highlight its robust build, meeting ISO 6425 dive watch standards and approved for military use, demonstrating durability during demanding activities. One reviewer notes the stock rubber strap requires modification for a proper fit. Overall, reviewers rate the Marathon MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic highly for its focus on utility and ruggedness at its price point.

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