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Marathon Arctic OSAR 41mm AutomaticvsGrand Seiko SBGN027

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Arctic OSAR 41mm Automatic
MarathonArctic OSAR 41mm Automatic
MSRP $1,800
SBGN027
Grand SeikoSBGN027
MSRP $3,700

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Arctic OSAR 41mm Automatic41mm
SBGN02739mm
Power Reserve
Arctic OSAR 41mm Automatic40h
SBGN02740h
Water Resistance
Arctic OSAR 41mm Automatic300m
SBGN027200m
MSRP
Arctic OSAR 41mm Automatic$1,800
SBGN027$3,700

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
GMT
Diameter
41mm
39mm
Thickness
13mm
12.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.5mm
45.9mm
Lug Width
18mm
19mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
White
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW220-1
9F86
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,800
$3,700

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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.

Grand Seiko SBGN027

Owners widely praise the Grand Seiko SBGN027 for its exceptional Zaratsu polishing, compact 39mm size, and versatile monochrome aesthetic, noting its thin profile and suitability as a grab-and-go watch. The 9F quartz movement delivers highly accurate timekeeping, with one owner reporting +/- 10 seconds per year. However, some find the lume limited, the bracelet lacks micro-adjustments, and the GMT hand can be easily mistaken for the minute hand. One owner reported a black index on the bezel disappearing after a couple of months. On balance, owners rate the Grand Seiko SBGN027 highly for its premium finishing and accurate HAQ GMT movement in a wearable size.

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