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Marathon Arctic OSAR 41mm AutomaticvsKUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-012

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Arctic OSAR 41mm Automatic
MarathonArctic OSAR 41mm Automatic
MSRP $1,800
ROYAL SMITH 90-012
KUOEROYAL SMITH 90-012

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Arctic OSAR 41mm Automatic41mm
ROYAL SMITH 90-01237mm
Power Reserve
Arctic OSAR 41mm Automatic40h
ROYAL SMITH 90-01245h
Water Resistance
Arctic OSAR 41mm Automatic300m
ROYAL SMITH 90-01250m
MSRP
Arctic OSAR 41mm Automatic$1,800
ROYAL SMITH 90-012

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Chronograph
Diameter
41mm
37mm
Thickness
13mm
14.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.5mm
44mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
50m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Dome
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
White
Navy

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW220-1
TMI NE86A
Power Reserve
40h
45h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,800

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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.

KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-012

Owners widely praise the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-012 for its elegant 37mm size and symmetrical bicompax layout, with the silver dial described as "insane" and highly readable. The chronograph pushers are noted for their crisp action and satisfying reset. However, reviewers flag the 14.3mm thickness as chunky for the case size, and one owner finds the date window difficult to read due to its small size and deep setting. The TMI NE86A movement offers a 45-hour power reserve and accuracy between +25 and -15 seconds per day. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-012 highly for its retro charm and attractive dial options at its price point.

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