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Marathon Arctic OSAR 41mm AutomaticvsCitizen Series 8 880

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Arctic OSAR 41mm Automatic
MarathonArctic OSAR 41mm Automatic
MSRP $1,800
Series 8 880
CitizenSeries 8 880
MSRP $1,695

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Arctic OSAR 41mm Automatic41mm
Series 8 88041mm
Power Reserve
Arctic OSAR 41mm Automatic40h
Series 8 88050h
Water Resistance
Arctic OSAR 41mm Automatic300m
Series 8 880100m
MSRP
Arctic OSAR 41mm Automatic$1,800
Series 8 880$1,695

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
GMT
Thickness
13mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.5mm
46mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Underside
Dial Color
White
Silver

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW220-1
9054
Power Reserve
40h
50h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,800
$1,695

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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.

Citizen Series 8 880

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Citizen Series 8 880 GMT's killer case, bracelet, and textured dial, with some noting its muscular, angular design and compelling two-tone ion plating. The true GMT movement is considered technically solid, and the watch offers 100m water resistance. However, some find the Citizen Series 8 880 GMT a tad bulky or chunky, and its stated accuracy of -10/+20 seconds per day is a broad bandwidth. A reviewer flagged a simplistic typeface on the bezel's 24-hour scale and a mismatched white date wheel, while the pin-and-collar bracelet system and lack of micro-adjustment were noted as tedious. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Citizen Series 8 880 GMT highly for its robust travel watch features and striking design elements.

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