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Marathon Arctic OSAR 41mm AutomaticvsGrand Seiko SBGE277

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Arctic OSAR 41mm Automatic
MarathonArctic OSAR 41mm Automatic
MSRP $1,800
SBGE277
Grand SeikoSBGE277
MSRP $6,800

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Arctic OSAR 41mm Automatic41mm
SBGE27744mm
Power Reserve
Arctic OSAR 41mm Automatic40h
SBGE27772h
Water Resistance
Arctic OSAR 41mm Automatic300m
SBGE277200m
MSRP
Arctic OSAR 41mm Automatic$1,800
SBGE277$6,800

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
GMT
Diameter
41mm
44mm
Thickness
13mm
14.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.5mm
50.8mm
Lug Width
18mm
21mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
White
Black

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW220-1
9R66
Type
Automatic
Spring Drive
Power Reserve
40h
72h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,800
$6,800

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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.

Grand Seiko SBGE277

Owners find the Grand Seiko SBGE277 gorgeous, with one owner noting their wrist size can accommodate it. The watch was purchased in Japan for $4950 USD, benefiting from a 35-year low yen. One owner expresses significant concern over reported negative experiences with the brand's New Jersey service center, fearing long wait times and subpar treatment. On balance, owners find the Grand Seiko SBGE277 gorgeous, though service center experiences are a notable concern for some.

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