Which is cheaper, the Marathon Arctic OSAR 41mm Automatic or the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006?

At MSRP the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006 is the cheaper of the two at $795, against $1,800 for the Marathon Arctic OSAR 41mm Automatic — a $1,005 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Marathon Arctic OSAR 41mm Automatic or the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006?

The Marathon Arctic OSAR 41mm Automatic wears larger at 41mm versus 35mm for the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006 — a 6mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Marathon Arctic OSAR 41mm Automatic or the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006?

The Marathon Arctic OSAR 41mm Automatic is rated to 300m versus 100m for the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Marathon Arctic OSAR 41mm Automatic or the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006?

The KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006 carries a 42-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Marathon Arctic OSAR 41mm Automatic.

What movement does the Marathon Arctic OSAR 41mm Automatic run compared to the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Marathon Arctic OSAR 41mm Automatic uses the Sellita SW220-1 and the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006 uses the Miyota 9039.

Side by side

Marathon Arctic OSAR 41mm AutomaticvsKUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Marathon Arctic OSAR 41mm Automatic

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MSRP $1,800

KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006

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MSRP $795

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Arctic OSAR 41mm Automatic41mm

ROYAL SMITH 90-00635mm

Power Reserve

Arctic OSAR 41mm Automatic40h

ROYAL SMITH 90-00642h

Water Resistance

Arctic OSAR 41mm Automatic300m

ROYAL SMITH 90-006100m

MSRP

Arctic OSAR 41mm Automatic$1,800

ROYAL SMITH 90-006$795

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

4 specs

Crystal Shape

Flat

Dome

AR Coating

Inner

Yes

Dial Color

White

Ivory

Lume

None

Super-LumiNova

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW220-1

Miyota 9039

Power Reserve

40h

42h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,800

$795

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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.

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KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006

Owners widely praise the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006 for its visual appeal and sapphire crystal with AR coating. The watch functions correctly and keeps time at approximately +5 seconds per day on the wrist, powered by a Miyota 9039 movement. On balance, owners value the watch's aesthetics and specifications, though some question its overall value proposition.

From video reviewers

The watch's unique blend of modern and retro elements is a notable strength, with a textured ivory waffle dial and Breguet numerals giving it the look of a vintage watch from the 1950s and 1960s. A potential drawback is the ~$770 USD price point, which is significant for a microbrand. Reviewers disagree on the movement's accuracy, with one reviewer noting it is noisy and another describing it as a "Japanese-manufactured high beat premium automatic movement".

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