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Marathon Arctic OSAR 41mm AutomaticvsNivada Grenchen F77 Chrono Mecaquartz

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Arctic OSAR 41mm Automatic
MarathonArctic OSAR 41mm Automatic
MSRP $1,800
F77 Chrono Mecaquartz
Nivada GrenchenF77 Chrono Mecaquartz
MSRP $740

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Arctic OSAR 41mm Automatic41mm
F77 Chrono Mecaquartz38mm
Power Reserve
Arctic OSAR 41mm Automatic40h
F77 Chrono Mecaquartz40h
Water Resistance
Arctic OSAR 41mm Automatic300m
F77 Chrono Mecaquartz100m
MSRP
Arctic OSAR 41mm Automatic$1,800
F77 Chrono Mecaquartz$740

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Diver
Chronograph
Diameter
41mm
38mm
Thickness
13mm
12.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.5mm
46.2mm
Lug Width
18mm
22mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Brushed + Polished + Satin
Water Resistance
300m
100m
Caseback
Solid
316L Steel Silver

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
White
Blue
Lume
None
x1

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW220-1
Seiko VK64
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Complications
None
Chronograph

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,800
$740

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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.

Nivada Grenchen F77 Chrono Mecaquartz

The Nivada Grenchen F77 Chrono Mecaquartz is praised for its solid case build, legible dial with applied indices and lume, and a domed sapphire crystal. Owners appreciate the mecaquartz movement for its slimmer profile, affordability, and reliability, with some finding the finishing excellent and the watch well-constructed for its price range of $550-$750. However, one owner reported abysmal crown action and a gritty winding feel, while another disliked the meca-quartz movement itself. The integrated bracelet's connection to the case is criticized for effectively increasing the lug-to-lug distance, potentially impacting wearability on smaller wrists. On balance, owners rate the Nivada Grenchen F77 Chrono Mecaquartz highly for its value and build quality, despite some reservations about the movement and bracelet integration.

From video reviewers

The value proposition is a strength, with reviewers positioning it as an affordable alternative to luxury chronographs. Reviewers did not agree on any weaknesses.

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