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Marathon Arctic OSAR 41mm AutomaticvsDan Henry 1939

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Arctic OSAR 41mm Automatic
MarathonArctic OSAR 41mm Automatic
MSRP $1,800
1939
Dan Henry1939
MSRP $290

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Arctic OSAR 41mm Automatic41mm
193941mm
Power Reserve
Arctic OSAR 41mm Automatic40h
193940h
Water Resistance
Arctic OSAR 41mm Automatic300m
1939
MSRP
Arctic OSAR 41mm Automatic$1,800
1939$290

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
Chronograph
Thickness
13mm
13.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.5mm
49.2mm
Lug Width
18mm
22mm
Water Resistance
300m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
White
Standard

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW220-1
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,800
$290

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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.

Dan Henry 1939

Owners widely praise the Dan Henry 1939 for its striking, art-like design, detailed multi-layered dial with glossy black background and gold raised markers, and the solid clicking feel of its chronograph buttons. The gorgeous domed crystal and smooth chrono sweep back are also noted positives, contributing to a feeling of sturdiness and exceptional value at $220. Some owners express disappointment it uses a quartz movement, and one owner found it surprisingly heavy. After two years of daily wear, the watch has sustained abuse with only minor bezel nicks and barely visible scratches on the glass, while its chronograph pushers retain an audible click. On balance, owners rate the Dan Henry 1939 highly for its detailed design and exceptional value at the price point.

From video reviewers

The dial finishing and classic aesthetic are consistently praised. The lack of lume is a significant drawback for legibility in low light.

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