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Marathon Arctic OSAR 41mm AutomaticvsVario 1945 D12 Bronze Fumé

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Arctic OSAR 41mm Automatic
MarathonArctic OSAR 41mm Automatic
MSRP $1,800
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé
Vario1945 D12 Bronze Fumé
MSRP $428

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Arctic OSAR 41mm Automatic41mm
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé37mm
Power Reserve
Arctic OSAR 41mm Automatic40h
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé40h
Water Resistance
Arctic OSAR 41mm Automatic300m
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé100m
MSRP
Arctic OSAR 41mm Automatic$1,800
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé$428

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
Field
Diameter
41mm
37mm
Thickness
13mm
10.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.5mm
45mm
Water Resistance
300m
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
White
Grey

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW220-1
Miyota 82s5

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,800
$428

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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.

Vario 1945 D12 Bronze Fumé

Owners widely appreciate the Vario 1945 D12 Bronze Fumé for its historical representation and the use of two lume colors. The blended branding is considered tasteful by some, though one owner expressed indecision about the logo and crown position. The 37mm bronze case is designed to develop a patina, as are the bronze hands, complementing the gradient matte black dial with faux-patina lume. The Miyota 82S5 automatic movement, however, is noted by owners to be noisy and rattly, with one owner reporting +7 seconds per day accuracy and a 40-hour power reserve. Overall, owners rate the Vario 1945 D12 Bronze Fumé positively for its aesthetic appeal and historical narrative, despite the noisy movement.

From video reviewers

The bronze case developing a patina is a key aesthetic feature. Reviewers found the value proposition to be good at $428 USD.

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