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Marathon Arctic OSAR 41mm AutomaticvsHELM Vanuatu Titanium

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Arctic OSAR 41mm Automatic
MarathonArctic OSAR 41mm Automatic
MSRP $1,800
Vanuatu Titanium
HELMVanuatu Titanium
MSRP $350

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Arctic OSAR 41mm Automatic41mm
Vanuatu Titanium42mm
Power Reserve
Arctic OSAR 41mm Automatic40h
Vanuatu Titanium40h
Water Resistance
Arctic OSAR 41mm Automatic300m
Vanuatu Titanium300m
MSRP
Arctic OSAR 41mm Automatic$1,800
Vanuatu Titanium$350

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
41mm
42mm
Thickness
13mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.5mm
50mm
Lug Width
18mm
22mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Titanium

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
White
Black
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW220-1
Seiko Instruments NH35
Power Reserve
40h
40h
Jewels
25
24
Complications
None
Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,800
$350

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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.

HELM Vanuatu Titanium

The HELM Vanuatu Titanium is widely praised by owners for its lightweight titanium construction, brushed gunmetal finish, simple design, legible hands and markers, and excellent lume, offering significant value at $300. Owners note the watch looks good in person and express enthusiasm for their existing Vanuatu Ti models. Some owners wish for Miyota 9x movements in place of the NH series. The unhardened titanium scratches easily, and the 42mm case may be too large for smaller wrists. A significant drawback is the long waiting list. On balance, owners rate the HELM Vanuatu Titanium highly for its lightweight titanium build and excellent lume at the price point.

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