Which is cheaper, the Marathon Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic or the Vaer Tactical Field?

At MSRP the Vaer Tactical Field is the cheaper of the two at $199, against $2,500 for the Marathon Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic — a $2,301 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Marathon Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic or the Vaer Tactical Field?

The Marathon Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic wears larger at 46mm versus 36mm for the Vaer Tactical Field — a 10mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Marathon Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic or the Vaer Tactical Field?

The Marathon Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic is rated to 300m versus 100m for the Vaer Tactical Field.

What movement does the Marathon Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic run compared to the Vaer Tactical Field?

The Marathon Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic runs a automatic caliber (Sellita SW220-1), while the Vaer Tactical Field runs a quartz (Miyota 2035).

Side by side

Marathon Arctic OSAR 46mm AutomaticvsVaer Tactical Field

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

Marathon Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic

46mm-arctic-original-sar-w-date-on-3-piece-rubber-strap-kit-osar-d

MSRP $2,500

Vaer Tactical Field

vaer-tactical-field

MSRP $199

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic46mm

Tactical Field36mm

Power Reserve

Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic40h

Tactical Field40h

Water Resistance

Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic300m

Tactical Field100m

MSRP

Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic$2,500

Tactical Field$199

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

White

36mm

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW220-1

Miyota 2035

Type

Automatic

Quartz

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$2,500

$199

Follow this matchup

Get a note when Marathon Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic vs Vaer Tactical Field gets more votes, a community discussion, or a price drop. No account needed.

What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

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.

Reddit·3

A Blog to Watch

Vaer Tactical Field

Owners widely praise the Vaer Tactical Field's exceptionally bright and long-lasting C3 SuperLuminova, supple straps that break in well, and thin case that avoids snagging. The watch is described as a reliable beater for outdoor activities and a welcome change from smartwatches, with some commenters calling it a "thing of beauty" and "good looking." However, some owners report issues with the second hand occasionally missing indicators due to hand assembly, and one owner experienced a misaligned watch face. A power reserve indicator is also missed by some. Overall, owners rate the Vaer Tactical Field highly for its excellent lume and wearability at the price point.

From video reviewers

The 36mm case size is a great fit for smaller wrists. The watch's 200m water resistance is a standard for this type. The quartz movement is a compromise for the watch's overall design and feel.

Reddit·4

Keep exploring