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Marathon Arctic OSAR 41mm AutomaticvsGrand Seiko SBGW257

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Arctic OSAR 41mm Automatic
MarathonArctic OSAR 41mm Automatic
MSRP $1,800
SBGW257
Grand SeikoSBGW257
MSRP $38,000

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Arctic OSAR 41mm Automatic41mm
SBGW25738mm
Power Reserve
Arctic OSAR 41mm Automatic40h
SBGW25772h
Water Resistance
Arctic OSAR 41mm Automatic300m
SBGW25730m
MSRP
Arctic OSAR 41mm Automatic$1,800
SBGW257$38,000

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
41mm
38mm
Thickness
13mm
10.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.5mm
45.8mm
Lug Width
18mm
19mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Platinum
Water Resistance
300m
30m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
White
Black

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW220-1
9S64
Type
Automatic
Manual
Power Reserve
40h
72h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,800
$38,000

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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 SBGW257

The Grand Seiko SBGW257 is a platinum dress watch praised for its refined, subtle luxury and classic design. Reviewers highlight its 38mm diameter and 10.9mm thickness as near-perfect sizing for a dress watch. The watch features an 18k white gold dial with a sunray-brushed silver finish and gold hour markers, complemented by a refined application of the Grand Seiko wordmark. It is powered by the manual-wind Caliber 9S64 movement, offering a 72-hour power reserve and an accuracy rating of +5 to -3 seconds per day. The Grand Seiko SBGW257 is priced at €39,000. On balance, reviewers appreciate the Grand Seiko SBGW257 for its exquisite finishing and classic proportions, embodying a quiet luxury.

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