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Marathon Arctic OSAR 46mm AutomaticvsPraesidus Desert Field

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Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic
MarathonArctic OSAR 46mm Automatic
MSRP $2,500
Desert Field
PraesidusDesert Field
MSRP $195

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic46mm
Desert Field34mm
Power Reserve
Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic40h
Desert Field40h
Water Resistance
Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic300m
Desert Field50m
MSRP
Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic$2,500
Desert Field$195

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
Field
Diameter
46mm
34mm
Thickness
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.5mm
Water Resistance
300m
50m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
White
Red

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW220-1
Ronda 515
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,500
$195

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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.

Praesidus Desert Field

Praesidus Desert Field owners highlight its textured dial, with one specifically mentioning the Black Texture variant. On balance, owners find the Praesidus Desert Field appealing for its dial textures.

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