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Marathon Arctic OSAR 41mm AutomaticvsChristopher Ward Twelve X Black Shadow

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Arctic OSAR 41mm Automatic
MarathonArctic OSAR 41mm Automatic
MSRP $1,800
Twelve X Black Shadow
Christopher WardTwelve X Black Shadow
MSRP $5,715

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Arctic OSAR 41mm Automatic41mm
Twelve X Black Shadow44.5mm
Power Reserve
Arctic OSAR 41mm Automatic40h
Twelve X Black Shadow120h
Water Resistance
Arctic OSAR 41mm Automatic300m
Twelve X Black Shadow100m
MSRP
Arctic OSAR 41mm Automatic$1,800
Twelve X Black Shadow$5,715

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Diver
Skeleton
Diameter
41mm
44.5mm
Thickness
13mm
12.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.5mm
44.5mm
Lug Width
18mm
25mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Brushed + Polished + Sandblasted
Water Resistance
300m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
White
Black
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW220-1
CW-001
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
4 vph
Power Reserve
40h
120h
Jewels
25
31
Complications
None
Moonphase

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,800
$5,715

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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.

Christopher Ward Twelve X Black Shadow

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Christopher Ward Twelve X Black Shadow for its exceptional titanium finishing, dynamic case design, and skeletonized COSC-certified SH21 movement with a 120-hour power reserve. Some owners note sharp edges on bracelet links and unfinished interior clasp surfaces, while reviewers mention legibility issues common to skeletonized watches and a thickness of 12.3mm making it feel chunkier than other models. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Christopher Ward Twelve X Black Shadow highly for its impressive in-house movement and titanium finishing at its price point.

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