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Marathon Arctic OSAR 46mm AutomaticvsGrand Seiko SBGP015

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Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic
MarathonArctic OSAR 46mm Automatic
MSRP $2,500
SBGP015
Grand SeikoSBGP015
MSRP $3,800

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic46mm
SBGP01540mm
Power Reserve
Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic40h
SBGP01540h
Water Resistance
Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic300m
SBGP015200m
MSRP
Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic$2,500
SBGP015$3,800

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
46mm
40mm
Thickness
13mm
12.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.5mm
47.1mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
White
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW220-1
9F85
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,500
$3,800

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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.

Grand Seiko SBGP015

Owners widely praise the Grand Seiko SBGP015 for its stupendous, substantial, and classy versatility, with reviewers noting the dial print is exceptionally sharp, casting shadows under light. The Grand Seiko 9F85 quartz movement is lauded for its excellent timekeeping, with one owner purchasing it as a grab-and-go option. The watch is listed for £1900. Overall, owners rate the Grand Seiko SBGP015 highly for its sharp dial print and the accuracy of its 9F85 quartz movement.

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