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Marathon Arctic OSAR 41mm AutomaticvsCWC SBS Black Ice Quartz Watch

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Arctic OSAR 41mm Automatic
MarathonArctic OSAR 41mm Automatic
MSRP $1,800
SBS Black Ice Quartz Watch
CWCSBS Black Ice Quartz Watch
MSRP $666

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Arctic OSAR 41mm Automatic41mm
SBS Black Ice Quartz Watch40mm
Power Reserve
Arctic OSAR 41mm Automatic40h
SBS Black Ice Quartz Watch40h
Water Resistance
Arctic OSAR 41mm Automatic300m
SBS Black Ice Quartz Watch300m
MSRP
Arctic OSAR 41mm Automatic$1,800
SBS Black Ice Quartz Watch$666

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
41mm
40mm
Thickness
13mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.5mm
46mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
White
CWC SBS Black Ice Quartz Watch

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW220-1
Ronda 517
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,800
$666

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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.

CWC SBS Black Ice Quartz Watch

Owners widely praise the CWC SBS Black Ice Quartz Watch for its legible, uncluttered dial, excellent Super-LumiNova lume, and robust build quality, noting its comfortable 12mm thickness and durable PVD coating. The bezel action is described as having zero back play, and the fixed lugs are appreciated for easy strap changes. One owner reported the lume is readable throughout the night, while another flagged a faulty mechanism requiring replacement and poor retailer customer service. The £700 price is considered high by some compared to similar quartz divers, leading to questions about its value. Overall, owners rate the CWC SBS Black Ice Quartz Watch highly for its bombproof, toolish design and practical aesthetics.

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