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Marathon Arctic OSAR 41mm AutomaticvsChristopher Ward C65 Sandhurst Series 2

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Arctic OSAR 41mm Automatic
MarathonArctic OSAR 41mm Automatic
MSRP $1,800
C65 Sandhurst Series 2
Christopher WardC65 Sandhurst Series 2
MSRP $1,375

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Arctic OSAR 41mm Automatic41mm
C65 Sandhurst Series 240mm
Power Reserve
Arctic OSAR 41mm Automatic40h
C65 Sandhurst Series 238h
Water Resistance
Arctic OSAR 41mm Automatic300m
C65 Sandhurst Series 2150m
MSRP
Arctic OSAR 41mm Automatic$1,800
C65 Sandhurst Series 2$1,375

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Diver
Diameter
41mm
40mm
Thickness
13mm
11.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.5mm
43.7mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
down backplate with deep-stamped British Army Heraldic badge
Water Resistance
300m
150m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
White
Black
Lume
None
SLN Grade X1 BL C1

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW220-1
SW200-1
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
4 vph
Power Reserve
40h
38h
Jewels
25
26

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,800
$1,375

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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 C65 Sandhurst Series 2

Owners widely praise the Christopher Ward C65 Sandhurst Series 2 for its COSC-certified accuracy and clean British-military aesthetic, with many highlighting its balanced wearability and cool, ultra-legible mid-century design. The gorgeous domed crystal and the MOD badge on the caseback are noted as charming details. Some owners find the 38mm case size potentially too small for larger wrists, while others question its claimed military heritage. The watch is powered by a Sellita SW200 COSC movement with a 38-hour power reserve and features Grade X1 Super-LumiNova on its matte black dial. Overall, the consensus is that the Christopher Ward C65 Sandhurst Series 2 is highly regarded for its character and COSC-certified accuracy.

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