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Marathon Arctic OSAR 41mm AutomaticvsAVI-8 Spitfire Lock Chronograph

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Arctic OSAR 41mm Automatic
MarathonArctic OSAR 41mm Automatic
MSRP $1,800
Spitfire Lock Chronograph
AVI-8Spitfire Lock Chronograph
MSRP $260

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Arctic OSAR 41mm Automatic41mm
Spitfire Lock Chronograph42mm
Power Reserve
Arctic OSAR 41mm Automatic40h
Spitfire Lock Chronograph40h
Water Resistance
Arctic OSAR 41mm Automatic300m
Spitfire Lock Chronograph50m
MSRP
Arctic OSAR 41mm Automatic$1,800
Spitfire Lock Chronograph$260

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Chronograph
Diameter
41mm
42mm
Thickness
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.5mm
Lug Width
18mm
22mm
Water Resistance
300m
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Mineral
Dial Color
White
MIDNIGHT OAK

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW220-1
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,800
$260

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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.

AVI-8 Spitfire Lock Chronograph

Owners widely report AVI-8 watches offer a compelling design and are decently well made for the price. The AVI-8 Spitfire Lock Chronograph features a 42mm stainless steel case with curved lugs, a bi-compax meca-quartz movement, and a mineral crystal, with design elements inspired by Supermarine Spitfires. One owner notes that AVI-8 watches are "something different" and "decently well made," though not of "insane quality." On balance, owners and reviewers appreciate the AVI-8 Spitfire Lock Chronograph for its unique design and value proposition.

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