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Marathon Arctic OSAR 41mm AutomaticvsSerica Ref. 8315 Travel Chronometer

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Arctic OSAR 41mm Automatic
MarathonArctic OSAR 41mm Automatic
MSRP $1,800
Ref. 8315 Travel Chronometer
SericaRef. 8315 Travel Chronometer
MSRP $2,479

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Arctic OSAR 41mm Automatic41mm
Ref. 8315 Travel Chronometer39mm
Power Reserve
Arctic OSAR 41mm Automatic40h
Ref. 8315 Travel Chronometer42h
Water Resistance
Arctic OSAR 41mm Automatic300m
Ref. 8315 Travel Chronometer200m
MSRP
Arctic OSAR 41mm Automatic$1,800
Ref. 8315 Travel Chronometer$2,479

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
GMT
Diameter
41mm
39mm
Thickness
13mm
12.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.5mm
46.5mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
White
GMT - Enamel Black
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW220-1
SOPROD C125 COSC
Power Reserve
40h
42h
Complications
None
GMT, COSC

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,800
$2,479

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What people say

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Marathon Arctic OSAR 41mm Automatic

The Marathon Arctic OSAR 41mm Automatic is noted for its comfortable wearability on wrists under 7 inches, with one owner finding the 41mm size perfect. Accuracy observations vary, with one owner reporting a consistent +1 second per day and another noting -20 seconds per day. The watch features a Sellita automatic movement and has dimensions of 14mm thickness and a 48mm lug-to-lug. Overall, owners appreciate the Marathon Arctic OSAR 41mm Automatic for its comfortable fit and Marathon's overall appeal.

Serica Ref. 8315 Travel Chronometer

Serica Ref. 8315 Travel Chronometer owners and reviewers praise its neo-vintage aesthetic, comfortable 39mm size, and unique day/night bezel design. Some find the lack of a date function a drawback, and the mirrored 12-hour bezel with AM/PM text is considered less practical than a traditional 24-hour bezel for time zone reading, with the lollipop-style 24-hour hand and asymmetrical bezel design also noted as potentially confusing. The watch is powered by a COSC-certified Soprod C125 movement with a 40-hour power reserve. One owner noted import duties and that the strap's aggressive taper required using the last hole for a proper fit. On balance, Serica Ref. 8315 Travel Chronometer is appreciated for its distinctive design and wearability, though its GMT functionality and bezel design are points of contention for some.

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