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Marathon Arctic OSAR 46mm AutomaticvsVaer Dirty Dozen (40mm)

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Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic
MarathonArctic OSAR 46mm Automatic
MSRP $2,500
Dirty Dozen (40mm)
VaerDirty Dozen (40mm)
MSRP $199

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic46mm
Dirty Dozen (40mm)36mm
Power Reserve
Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic40h
Dirty Dozen (40mm)40h
Water Resistance
Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic300m
Dirty Dozen (40mm)100m
MSRP
Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic$2,500
Dirty Dozen (40mm)$199

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Field
Diameter
46mm
36mm
Thickness
13mm
9.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.5mm
48mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Water Resistance
300m
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
White
40mm

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW220-1
Miyota 2035
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,500
$199

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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.

Vaer Dirty Dozen (40mm)

The Vaer Dirty Dozen (40mm) is praised for its nice case design and thin profile, making it wear flat. On balance, owners rate the Vaer Dirty Dozen (40mm) highly for its comfortable wearability due to its thin case.

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