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Sinn 836vsMarathon Arctic Steel Navigator

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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

Sinn 836

Owners widely report the Sinn 836's 43mm case is large, though its thinness is noted as a mitigating factor for wearability. Legibility is described as uniform across the dial. On balance, owners find the Sinn 836 to be a well-regarded watch for its legibility and comfortable thin profile, though some note its substantial diameter.

From video reviewers

The Sinn 836's TEGIMENT Technology steel case offers high-quality level and scratch-resistance. The watch's operation is also appreciated, with one reviewer noting it's "especially nice" with the ETA 2892-A2 caliber movement. A notable trade-off is the lack of specific details about the watch's performance or features beyond its basics.

Marathon Arctic Steel Navigator

The Marathon Arctic Steel Navigator is praised for its pragmatic, no-nonsense design and comfortable wearability due to its thinner, ergonomic steel case. Owners and reviewers highlight its highly accurate ETA F06.412 quartz movement, which offers exceptional timekeeping and a seven-year battery life with a field-serviceable battery port. One owner reported their Arctic Steel Navigator's pip fell out shortly after unboxing, and the bezel later became gritty and hard to turn, though another owner found success cleaning their gritty bezel with soap and water. A reviewer noted a preference for a different strap design for a cleaner tail tuck. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Marathon Arctic Steel Navigator highly for its pragmatic design and accurate, reliable quartz movement.

At a glance

21 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
83643mm
Arctic Steel Navigator41mm
Power Reserve
83638h
Arctic Steel Navigator
Water Resistance
836100m
Arctic Steel Navigator60m
MSRP
836$2,149
Arctic Steel Navigator$1,000

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Tool
Pilot
Diameter
43mm
41mm
Thickness
10.6mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
satinised/polished
Water Resistance
100m
60m
Caseback

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
AR Coating
Underside
Dial Color
Black
White
Indices
Lume
Luminescent
None

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
ETA 2892-A2
Swiss High-Torque Quartz
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
38h
0h
Jewels
21
0
Complications
Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,149
$1,000
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