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Marathon Arctic OSAR 46mm AutomaticvsSeiko Alpinist

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Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic
MarathonArctic OSAR 46mm Automatic
MSRP $2,500
Alpinist
SeikoAlpinist
MSRP $750

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic46mm
Alpinist39.5mm
Power Reserve
Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic40h
Alpinist70h
Water Resistance
Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic300m
Alpinist200m
MSRP
Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic$2,500
Alpinist$750

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Field
Diameter
46mm
39.5mm
Thickness
13mm
13.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.5mm
46.4mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Dial Color
White
Black
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW220-1
6R35
Power Reserve
40h
70h
Jewels
25
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,500
$750

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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.

Seiko Alpinist

Owners widely praise the Seiko Prospex Land Mechanical for its durability, accuracy, and value, with many appreciating its versatile style and useful day-date complication. Some owners highlight the 70-hour power reserve and 20 bar water resistance as significant benefits. However, opinions are divided on its size and thickness, with some finding it too large and heavy for a field watch, while others consider it a perfect or comfortable fit, especially at 38mm. There is also disagreement regarding the crystal type, with some criticizing the Hardlex while others appreciate the sapphire. Overall, owners rate the Seiko Prospex Land Mechanical highly for its robust performance and good value, despite differing views on its dimensions.

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