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Marathon Arctic OSAR 46mm AutomaticvsPhoibos Argo

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Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic
MarathonArctic OSAR 46mm Automatic
MSRP $2,500
Argo
PhoibosArgo
MSRP $345

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic46mm
Argo40.5mm
Power Reserve
Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic40h
Argo40h
Water Resistance
Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic300m
Argo200m
MSRP
Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic$2,500
Argo$345

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
46mm
40.5mm
Thickness
13mm
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.5mm
48mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
White
Black
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW220-1
SII NH35

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,500
$345

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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.

Phoibos Argo

Owners widely praise the Phoibos Argo for its appealing design and color combinations, with one owner highlighting the bronze patina development as a unique characteristic. The Miyota 9015 movement is noted for its precision, and the included strap is considered a comfortable fit, particularly for narrower wrists. On balance, owners view the Phoibos Argo as a wearable piece of art and a great watch for personal enjoyment.

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