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Marathon Arctic OSAR 41mm AutomaticvsSchofield Obscura

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Arctic OSAR 41mm Automatic
MarathonArctic OSAR 41mm Automatic
MSRP $1,800
Obscura
SchofieldObscura
MSRP $12,139

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Arctic OSAR 41mm Automatic41mm
Obscura44mm
Power Reserve
Arctic OSAR 41mm Automatic40h
Obscura57h
Water Resistance
Arctic OSAR 41mm Automatic300m
Obscura200m
MSRP
Arctic OSAR 41mm Automatic$1,800
Obscura$12,139

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Sport
Diameter
41mm
44mm
Thickness
13mm
15mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.5mm
52.7mm
Lug Width
18mm
24mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Damascus Steel
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
White
Dark Grey
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW220-1
Unitas 6498-2
Type
Automatic
Manual
Power Reserve
40h
57h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,800
$12,139

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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.

Schofield Obscura

The Schofield Obscura is recognized for its unique Damascus steel case with a textured, reptile-scale or cellular finish and a multi-level dial enhanced by vibrant, multi-emission Super-LumiNova. This hand-wound timepiece is powered by a Unitas/ETA 6498-2 movement, visible through smoked sapphire crystals. It is limited to 40 pieces and priced around £9,558. On balance, reviewers highlight the Schofield Obscura's distinctive case and dial as its primary draw, making it a notable piece for collectors.

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