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Marathon Arctic OSAR 46mm AutomaticvsOak & Oscar The Sandford

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Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic
MarathonArctic OSAR 46mm Automatic
MSRP $2,500
The Sandford
Oak & OscarThe Sandford
MSRP $1,850

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic46mm
The Sandford40mm
Power Reserve
Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic40h
The Sandford40h
Water Resistance
Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic300m
The Sandford100m
MSRP
Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic$2,500
The Sandford$1,850

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Field
Diameter
46mm
40mm
Thickness
13mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.5mm
46mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
White
Charcoal

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW220-1
Complications
None
GMT, Chronograph

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,500
$1,850

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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.

Oak & Oscar The Sandford

Oak & Oscar The Sandford owners report it wears well, with one noting the PVD variant feels like a dream on the wrist. One owner states their Sandford GMT was in excellent condition, recently serviced by the brand, with only minor cosmetic flaws. Overall, owners appreciate the comfortable wearability of Oak & Oscar The Sandford, with one highlighting the PVD finish as a particular positive.

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