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Marathon Arctic OSAR 41mm AutomaticvsTissot Heritage 1938

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Arctic OSAR 41mm Automatic
MarathonArctic OSAR 41mm Automatic
MSRP $1,800
Heritage 1938
TissotHeritage 1938
MSRP $925

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Arctic OSAR 41mm Automatic41mm
Heritage 193839mm
Power Reserve
Arctic OSAR 41mm Automatic40h
Heritage 193838h
Water Resistance
Arctic OSAR 41mm Automatic300m
Heritage 193850m
MSRP
Arctic OSAR 41mm Automatic$1,800
Heritage 1938$925

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
41mm
39mm
Thickness
13mm
11.1mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.5mm
39mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
50m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Domed
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
White
Anthracite
Indices
Applied
Arabic

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW220-1
Power Reserve
40h
38h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,800
$925

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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.

Tissot Heritage 1938

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Tissot Heritage 1938 for its stunning vintage-inspired design and excellent value, particularly as a COSC-certified automatic under $1000. The dial's ability to catch light and subtly change colors, along with rosy gold numerals, is a frequent highlight. The watch uses a chronometer-certified ETA 2824-2 movement, though its 38-hour power reserve is noted as less than some contemporary offerings. Some owners find the 39mm case size appears larger on the wrist, with a desire for smaller options. Overall, owners rate the Tissot Heritage 1938 highly for its charming retro aesthetics and impressive chronometer movement at an accessible price point.

From video reviewers

The most attainable Swiss chronometer is a key strength. Reviewers did not agree on any weaknesses.

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