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Marathon Arctic OSAR 46mm AutomaticvsTissot Carson Premium

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Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic
MarathonArctic OSAR 46mm Automatic
MSRP $2,500
Carson Premium
TissotCarson Premium
MSRP $450

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic46mm
Carson Premium30mm
Power Reserve
Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic40h
Carson Premium40h
Water Resistance
Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic300m
Carson Premium50m
MSRP
Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic$2,500
Carson Premium$450

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
46mm
30mm
Thickness
13mm
6.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.5mm
30mm
Lug Width
18mm
15mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
White
Silver
Indices
Applied
Roman

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW220-1
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,500
$450

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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.

Tissot Carson Premium

Owners widely praise the Tissot Carson Premium for its classy, jewelry-like appearance and versatile wearability, with many noting its refined materials and finishing. The watch is considered worth its price premium due to features like a date complication and a 20mm lug width for easier strap changes. Its sapphire crystal is noted to hold up well, and the dial is described as having a nice silvery finish with a framed date detail. One owner highlights the attractive moonphase complication and high value for money. However, one owner reported their automatic Tissot Carson gained about a minute per day, which they found excessive for a Swiss-made watch. On balance, owners rate the Tissot Carson Premium highly for its attractive aesthetics and value, despite isolated reports of timekeeping issues.

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