Which is cheaper, the Marathon Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic or the Linde Werdelin Spidolite Gold – 3D Movement?

At MSRP the Marathon Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic is the cheaper of the two at $2,500, against $35,556 for the Linde Werdelin Spidolite Gold – 3D Movement — a $33,056 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Marathon Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic or the Linde Werdelin Spidolite Gold – 3D Movement?

The Marathon Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic wears larger at 46mm versus 44mm for the Linde Werdelin Spidolite Gold – 3D Movement — a 2mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Marathon Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic or the Linde Werdelin Spidolite Gold – 3D Movement?

The Marathon Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic is rated to 300m versus 100m for the Linde Werdelin Spidolite Gold – 3D Movement.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Marathon Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic or the Linde Werdelin Spidolite Gold – 3D Movement?

The Linde Werdelin Spidolite Gold – 3D Movement carries a 42-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Marathon Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic.

What movement does the Marathon Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic run compared to the Linde Werdelin Spidolite Gold – 3D Movement?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Marathon Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic uses the Sellita SW220-1 and the Linde Werdelin Spidolite Gold – 3D Movement uses the LW07.

Side by side

Marathon Arctic OSAR 46mm AutomaticvsLinde Werdelin Spidolite Gold – 3D Movement

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Marathon Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic

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MSRP $2,500

Linde Werdelin Spidolite Gold – 3D Movement

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MSRP $35,556

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic46mm

Spidolite Gold – 3D Movement44mm

Power Reserve

Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic40h

Spidolite Gold – 3D Movement42h

Water Resistance

Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic300m

Spidolite Gold – 3D Movement100m

MSRP

Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic$2,500

Spidolite Gold – 3D Movement$35,556

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Dial Color

White

Gold

Lume

None

Superluminova

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW220-1

LW07

Power Reserve

40h

42h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$2,500

$35,556

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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.

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Linde Werdelin Spidolite Gold – 3D Movement

The Linde Werdelin Spidolite Gold features a striking, sci-fi aesthetic with a skeletonized dial showcasing the movement's components and a rose-gold case over DLC titanium and ceramic. Reviewers note its lightweight, modular construction and surprising wearability despite its 44mm titanium case, due to hollowed components and shape. However, legibility is challenging due to the busy dial, and the 15mm height makes it unsuitable for formal wear, with sharp edges and difficult crown operation also cited as drawbacks. On balance, reviewers find the Linde Werdelin Spidolite Gold a visually striking and lightweight piece, though its challenging legibility and crown operation are noted trade-offs.

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