Marathon Arctic OSAR 41mm AutomaticvsMarathon GSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Marathon Arctic OSAR 41mm Automatic at true scale

Arctic OSAR 41mm Automatic

Marathon GSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic at true scale

GSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic

Diameter

41mm

41mm

Lug-to-Lug

43.5mm

lowest

48mm

Thickness

13mm

lowest

14mm

Water Resistance

300m

300m

MSRP

$1,800

lowest

$2,500

Movement

Sellita SW220-1

Sellita SW200-1

Case

3 specs
Thickness
13mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.5mm
48mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
White
Anthracite

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW220-1
Sellita SW200-1

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,800
$2,500
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Reviews

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Marathon Arctic OSAR 41mm Automatic

Owners widely praise the Marathon Arctic OSAR 41mm Automatic for its comfortable wearability, with one owner noting it feels lightweight and wears perfectly on a sub-7-inch wrist. The watch is designed for legibility, featuring oversized hour markers as a tool watch. Accuracy observations vary, with one owner reporting a consistent +1 second per day, while another noted -20 seconds per day. The bracelet is described as lacking refinement, with no quick-release or toolless micro-adjustment. On balance, owners and reviewers appreciate the Marathon Arctic OSAR 41mm Automatic for its tool-watch legibility and comfortable wear, though some question its value at the current price point.

Marathon GSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic

The Marathon GSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic is widely praised as a versatile and well-made tool watch, with reviewers highlighting its legibility, utilitarian build, and comfort. Owners appreciate the tritium gas tubes for exceptional illumination in darkness, a feature noted as superior to some alternatives. The 41mm case size is considered ideal by some, though one owner found it wore tall and bumped on objects. While the watch is generally seen as a solid value for a Swiss-made tool watch, some owners have reported quality control issues requiring warranty service. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Marathon GSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic highly for its robust build and constant legibility from tritium.

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