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Marathon Arctic OSAR 46mm AutomaticvsMarathon TSAR (Tritium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz

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Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic
MarathonArctic OSAR 46mm Automatic
MSRP $2,500
TSAR (Tritium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz
MarathonTSAR (Tritium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz
MSRP $1,550

At a glance

7 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic46mm
TSAR (Tritium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz46mm
Power Reserve
Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic40h
TSAR (Tritium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz40h
Water Resistance
Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic300m
TSAR (Tritium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz300m
MSRP
Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic$2,500
TSAR (Tritium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz$1,550

Full specifications

Case

3 specs
Thickness
13mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.5mm
48mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
White
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW220-1
Swiss High-Torque Quartz
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,500
$1,550

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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 TSAR (Tritium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz

Owners widely praise the Marathon TSAR (Tritium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz for its ISO 6425 certification and practical, everyday wearability, with one owner noting the movement sets and ticks fine with expected quartz accuracy. The bezel and crystal are also described as great. One owner reports the 41mm TSAR wears small and has a field watch aesthetic, while another notes the TSAR Medium, listed at 12mm thick, visually appears thicker. Overall, owners rate the Marathon TSAR (Tritium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz highly for its robust build and practical design.

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