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Marathon Arctic OSAR 41mm AutomaticvsMarathon GSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic

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Arctic OSAR 41mm Automatic
MarathonArctic OSAR 41mm Automatic
MSRP $1,800
GSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic
MarathonGSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic
MSRP $2,100

At a glance

6 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Arctic OSAR 41mm Automatic41mm
GSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic41mm
Power Reserve
Arctic OSAR 41mm Automatic40h
GSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic40h
Water Resistance
Arctic OSAR 41mm Automatic300m
GSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic300m
MSRP
Arctic OSAR 41mm Automatic$1,800
GSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic$2,100

Full specifications

Case

3 specs
Thickness
13mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.5mm
48mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
White
Anthracite

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW220-1
Sellita SW200-1

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,800
$2,100

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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.

Marathon GSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic

The Marathon GSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic is widely praised for its legibility, comfort, and exceptional tritium illumination, with reviewers highlighting its utilitarian, military-equipment feel and a 41mm case size considered ideal. Owners appreciate its grippy bezel and the 300 meters of water resistance provided by the screw-down crown, deeming it a solid value for a Swiss-made tool watch. Some owners report quality control issues, with one user needing to warranty two watches, and another notes the GSAR wears taller than other models, leading to occasional bumping. The reliable ETA 2824-A2 movement is a consistent feature. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Marathon GSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic highly for its bright tritium lume and robust, no-nonsense tool watch design.

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