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Marathon Arctic OSAR 41mm AutomaticvsGrand Seiko SBGR261

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Arctic OSAR 41mm Automatic
MarathonArctic OSAR 41mm Automatic
MSRP $1,800
SBGR261
Grand SeikoSBGR261
MSRP $4,900

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Arctic OSAR 41mm Automatic41mm
SBGR26139.5mm
Power Reserve
Arctic OSAR 41mm Automatic40h
SBGR26172h
Water Resistance
Arctic OSAR 41mm Automatic300m
SBGR26130m
MSRP
Arctic OSAR 41mm Automatic$1,800
SBGR261$4,900

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
41mm
39.5mm
Thickness
13mm
13.1mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.5mm
46.9mm
Lug Width
18mm
19mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
30m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
White
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW220-1
9S65
Power Reserve
40h
72h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,800
$4,900

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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 SBGR261

Grand Seiko SBGR261 owners praise its perfect 39.5mm dimensions, beautiful cream lacquered dial with a silver date disc, and blued second hand, noting the excellent finishing for its price point and its suitability for formal events. Some find the design too safe and the cream dial with leather strap less appealing, while others flag its over 13mm thickness as too tall for a dress watch. The movement finishing is described as rudimentary, though the 9S65 automatic is considered well-made and a terrific value. Overall, owners rate the Grand Seiko SBGR261 highly for its classic design and excellent finishing at its price.

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