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Marathon Arctic OSAR 41mm AutomaticvsCIGA Design TIME CIPHER

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Arctic OSAR 41mm Automatic
MarathonArctic OSAR 41mm Automatic
MSRP $1,800
TIME CIPHER
CIGA DesignTIME CIPHER
MSRP $899

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Arctic OSAR 41mm Automatic41mm
TIME CIPHER45mm
Power Reserve
Arctic OSAR 41mm Automatic40h
TIME CIPHER42h
Water Resistance
Arctic OSAR 41mm Automatic300m
TIME CIPHER50m
MSRP
Arctic OSAR 41mm Automatic$1,800
TIME CIPHER$899

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Skeleton
Diameter
41mm
45mm
Thickness
13mm
11.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.5mm
Lug Width
18mm
22mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
White
Carbon
Lume
None
Swiss Super-LumiNova

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW220-1
CD-08
Power Reserve
40h
42h
Jewels
25
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,800
$899

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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.

CIGA Design TIME CIPHER

The CIGA Design TIME CIPHER is praised for its fun and conceptual execution of a wandering hours display, offering a unique spectacle in a slim and wearable 45mm case. Reviewers highlight its intuitive complication, comfortable strap, and the striking "Super Black" dial designed to make the moving elements appear to float. The CD-08 automatic movement, based on the Miyota 9015, provides a 42-hour power reserve, with stated accuracy of -10 to +20 seconds per day. Some legibility challenges are noted due to the stencil-style numerals between 15 and 45 minutes past the hour. Overall, reviewers consider the CIGA Design TIME CIPHER a compelling and well-executed conceptual watch offering a good balance of spectacle and wearability at its $899 price point.

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