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Marathon Arctic OSAR 41mm AutomaticvsMarathon MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz

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Arctic OSAR 41mm Automatic
MarathonArctic OSAR 41mm Automatic
MSRP $1,800
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz
MarathonMSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz
MSRP $1,450

At a glance

7 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Arctic OSAR 41mm Automatic41mm
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz36mm
Power Reserve
Arctic OSAR 41mm Automatic40h
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz40h
Water Resistance
Arctic OSAR 41mm Automatic300m
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz300m
MSRP
Arctic OSAR 41mm Automatic$1,800
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz$1,450

Full specifications

Case

3 specs
Diameter
41mm
36mm
Thickness
13mm
18mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.5mm

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
White
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW220-1
Swiss High-Torque Quartz
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,800
$1,450

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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.

Marathon MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz

Owners widely praise the Marathon MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz for its tool-like aesthetic, bright tritium lume, and satisfying bezel action, making it enjoyable to handle and use. One owner finds the 36mm case comfortable after an initial adjustment period, while another reports accuracy within a few seconds of atomic time. On balance, owners rate the Marathon MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz highly for its superb value and enjoyable tool-watch characteristics.

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