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Marathon Arctic OSAR 41mm AutomaticvsCWC GS Sapphire Watch

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Arctic OSAR 41mm Automatic
MarathonArctic OSAR 41mm Automatic
MSRP $1,800
GS Sapphire Watch
CWCGS Sapphire Watch
MSRP $333

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Arctic OSAR 41mm Automatic41mm
GS Sapphire Watch36.5mm
Power Reserve
Arctic OSAR 41mm Automatic40h
GS Sapphire Watch40h
Water Resistance
Arctic OSAR 41mm Automatic300m
GS Sapphire Watch200m
MSRP
Arctic OSAR 41mm Automatic$1,800
GS Sapphire Watch$333

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Field
Diameter
41mm
36.5mm
Thickness
13mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.5mm
46mm
Lug Width
18mm
19mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
White
CWC GS Sapphire Watch, Black with Black Dial
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW220-1
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,800
$333

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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.

CWC GS Sapphire Watch

Owners widely praise the CWC GS Sapphire Watch for its extreme wearability, legible dial with a minute track, and robust build, embodying military heritage in a contemporary field watch. Its subtle 36.5mm size and 200m water resistance with a screw-down crown are frequently highlighted as practical strengths, with some owners appreciating the sapphire crystal over acrylic. The watch is noted as a "strap monster" with high-quality included straps. Some owners find the CWC GS Sapphire overpriced, and fixed spring bars are a noted drawback, though justified by military specification, presenting a challenge for thicker straps. Overall, owners rate the CWC GS Sapphire highly for its practical design, military heritage, and wearability at its price point.

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