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Marathon Arctic OSAR 46mm AutomaticvsSchofield Obscura

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Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic
MarathonArctic OSAR 46mm Automatic
MSRP $2,500
Obscura
SchofieldObscura
MSRP $12,139

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic46mm
Obscura44mm
Power Reserve
Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic40h
Obscura57h
Water Resistance
Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic300m
Obscura200m
MSRP
Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic$2,500
Obscura$12,139

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Sport
Diameter
46mm
44mm
Thickness
13mm
15mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.5mm
52.7mm
Lug Width
18mm
24mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Damascus Steel
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW220-1
Unitas 6498-2
Type
Automatic
Manual
Power Reserve
40h
57h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,500
$12,139

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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.

Schofield Obscura

The Schofield Obscura is recognized for its unique Damascus steel case with a textured, reptile-scale or cellular finish and a multi-level dial enhanced by vibrant, multi-emission Super-LumiNova. This hand-wound timepiece is powered by a Unitas/ETA 6498-2 movement, visible through smoked sapphire crystals. It is limited to 40 pieces and priced around £9,558. On balance, reviewers highlight the Schofield Obscura's distinctive case and dial as its primary draw, making it a notable piece for collectors.

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