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Marathon Arctic OSAR 41mm AutomaticvsNivada Grenchen Chronoking Vintage Valjoux

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Arctic OSAR 41mm Automatic
MarathonArctic OSAR 41mm Automatic
MSRP $1,800
Chronoking Vintage Valjoux
Nivada GrenchenChronoking Vintage Valjoux
MSRP $4,900

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Arctic OSAR 41mm Automatic41mm
Chronoking Vintage Valjoux38mm
Power Reserve
Arctic OSAR 41mm Automatic40h
Chronoking Vintage Valjoux48h
Water Resistance
Arctic OSAR 41mm Automatic300m
Chronoking Vintage Valjoux100m
MSRP
Arctic OSAR 41mm Automatic$1,800
Chronoking Vintage Valjoux$4,900

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Diver
Chronograph
Diameter
41mm
38mm
Thickness
13mm
12.95mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.5mm
46.5mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Brushed + Polished
Water Resistance
300m
100m
Caseback
Solid
Display

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Acrylic
Dial Color
White
Matt Black w/ Gradient Orange + Super 1345C Lum. Applied Indexes + Embossed White Printed LogoSmall eyes: Debossed Light Beige 7506C CD track + Black Print

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW220-1
Valjoux 23
Type
Automatic
Manual
Power Reserve
40h
48h
Complications
None
GMT, Chronograph, Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,800
$4,900

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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.

Nivada Grenchen Chronoking Vintage Valjoux

The Nivada Grenchen Chronoking Vintage Valjoux is widely praised for its faithful vintage-inspired design, featuring flat-top pump pushers and drilled lug holes, and is considered an excellent value under €2K. Some reviewers note the faux patina indexes can appear too yellow. The 38mm steel case with extended lugs wears larger than its diameter suggests. The Chronoking Mecaquartz, specifically, is highlighted for its textured dial, sunken subdials, and overall dimensions that make it punch above its $579 weight. On balance, reviewers rate the Nivada Grenchen Chronoking Vintage Valjoux highly for its vintage aesthetic and strong value proposition.

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