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Marathon Arctic OSAR 41mm AutomaticvsGrand Seiko SBGW291

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Arctic OSAR 41mm Automatic
MarathonArctic OSAR 41mm Automatic
MSRP $1,800
SBGW291
Grand SeikoSBGW291
MSRP $5,300

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Arctic OSAR 41mm Automatic41mm
SBGW29136.5mm
Power Reserve
Arctic OSAR 41mm Automatic40h
SBGW29172h
Water Resistance
Arctic OSAR 41mm Automatic300m
SBGW291100m
MSRP
Arctic OSAR 41mm Automatic$1,800
SBGW291$5,300

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
41mm
36.5mm
Thickness
13mm
11.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.5mm
42.7mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
100m

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
$5,300

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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 SBGW291

The Grand Seiko SBGW291 is praised for its charming 36.5mm size and a silver sunburst dial with sharply chamfered indices and dauphine hands. Reviewers note the hallmark Zaratsu polished surfaces and the hand-wound 9S64 movement, which provides accuracy between -3 to +5 seconds per day and a three-day power reserve. The case wears wonderfully on smaller wrists. However, its €5,200 price is considered high by one reviewer, especially without a steel bracelet, suggesting vintage options might be more appealing. Overall, reviewers consider the Grand Seiko SBGW291 a valid option for a simpler, smaller Grand Seiko experience, with its wearability and finishing being key strengths.

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