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Marathon Arctic OSAR 41mm AutomaticvsGrand Seiko SBGR299

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Arctic OSAR 41mm Automatic
MarathonArctic OSAR 41mm Automatic
MSRP $1,800
SBGR299
Grand SeikoSBGR299
MSRP $4,300

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Arctic OSAR 41mm Automatic41mm
SBGR29942mm
Power Reserve
Arctic OSAR 41mm Automatic40h
SBGR29972h
Water Resistance
Arctic OSAR 41mm Automatic300m
SBGR299100m
MSRP
Arctic OSAR 41mm Automatic$1,800
SBGR299$4,300

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
41mm
42mm
Thickness
13mm
13.1mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.5mm
47.9mm
Lug Width
18mm
21mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
White
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW220-1
9S61
Power Reserve
40h
72h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,800
$4,300

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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 SBGR299

Owners widely praise the Grand Seiko SBGR299 for its striking blue second hand, silver rhodium dial, no-date design, and the impressive 72-hour power reserve, noting its excellent value. The watch's high polish finishing is frequently described as outstanding, akin to a polished samurai sword. Some owners express concern over legibility due to silver hands on a silver dial, though this is not a universal sentiment. One owner reported accuracy of approximately -20 seconds per day, while another found the 42mm case size wearable. The pre-owned price is noted around $3,399.00. Overall, owners rate the Grand Seiko SBGR299 highly for its exceptional finishing and distinctive design elements at its price point.

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