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Marathon Arctic OSAR 41mm AutomaticvsAtelier Wen Ancestra Launch Edition

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Arctic OSAR 41mm Automatic
MarathonArctic OSAR 41mm Automatic
MSRP $1,800
Ancestra Launch Edition
Atelier WenAncestra Launch Edition
MSRP $45,900

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Arctic OSAR 41mm Automatic41mm
Ancestra Launch Edition38.5mm
Power Reserve
Arctic OSAR 41mm Automatic40h
Ancestra Launch Edition40h
Water Resistance
Arctic OSAR 41mm Automatic300m
Ancestra Launch Edition30m
MSRP
Arctic OSAR 41mm Automatic$1,800
Ancestra Launch Edition$45,900

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
41mm
38.5mm
Thickness
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.5mm
Lug Width
18mm
19mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
30m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
White
Chinese caligraphy

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW220-1

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,800
$45,900

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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.

Atelier Wen Ancestra Launch Edition

The Atelier Wen Ancestra Launch Edition is widely praised for its unique hand-hammered grand feu enamel dial, featuring Chinese arts and crafts and micro-etched poetry on its custom French movement. Owners and reviewers highlight the dial's dramatic gradient and the flush-set baguette diamond hour markers, all housed in a compact 38mm steel case. The movement is noted as superior to standard ETA or Sellita options. Some owners feel a seconds hand would be a welcome addition, and the $5,850 price point is considered a significant step up, with one commenter finding the brand overpriced. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Atelier Wen Ancestra Launch Edition highly for its exceptional dial artistry and unique movement at its price.

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