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Marathon Arctic OSAR 41mm AutomaticvsRZE Urbanist

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Arctic OSAR 41mm Automatic
MarathonArctic OSAR 41mm Automatic
MSRP $1,800
Urbanist
RZEUrbanist
MSRP $299

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Arctic OSAR 41mm Automatic41mm
Urbanist36mm
Power Reserve
Arctic OSAR 41mm Automatic40h
Urbanist40h
Water Resistance
Arctic OSAR 41mm Automatic300m
Urbanist100m
MSRP
Arctic OSAR 41mm Automatic$1,800
Urbanist$299

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Diameter
41mm
36mm
Thickness
13mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.5mm
42mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Grade 5 Titanium
Water Resistance
300m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Underside
Dial Color
White
Blue

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW220-1
Miyota 2035
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,800
$299

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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.

RZE Urbanist

The RZE Urbanist is widely praised as a fantastic, lightweight, "grab and go" everyday watch. Owners highlight its durable titanium case with scratch-resistant coatings and sapphire crystal. The solar movement is noted for keeping good time and is guaranteed for life. Production models feature a push-in crown, a change from earlier screw-down versions. Overall, owners rate the RZE Urbanist highly for its durable, lightweight titanium construction and reliable solar movement.

From video reviewers

The RZE Urbanist features a Japanese movement for accurate timekeeping and reliable performance. The watch's lume brightness is a shared weakness, with both reviewers noting it could be improved. Reviewers disagree on the watch's value, with one reviewer considering it a 'great value' for the price, while the other highlights its solar power feature as a significant strength.

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