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Marathon Arctic OSAR 41mm AutomaticvsSeiko Recraft Series

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Arctic OSAR 41mm Automatic
MarathonArctic OSAR 41mm Automatic
MSRP $1,800
Recraft Series
SeikoRecraft Series
MSRP $265

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Arctic OSAR 41mm Automatic41mm
Recraft Series43.5mm
Power Reserve
Arctic OSAR 41mm Automatic40h
Recraft Series40h
Water Resistance
Arctic OSAR 41mm Automatic300m
Recraft Series50m
MSRP
Arctic OSAR 41mm Automatic$1,800
Recraft Series$265

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
41mm
43.5mm
Thickness
13mm
11.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.5mm
46mm
Lug Width
18mm
24mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hardlex
Dial Color
White
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW220-1
7S26
Jewels
25
21

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,800
$265

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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.

Seiko Recraft Series

Owners widely praise the Seiko Recraft Series for its comfortable fit, trendy design, and great legibility, with reviewers noting significant effort in the dial design and excellent build quality for the price. One owner specifically calls the SNKP27 the right size for a smaller wrist, comparable to other well-loved Seiko 5 models. However, one forum user felt the Recraft Series was a missed opportunity with woeful execution compared to prior Rally Reissues, while a reviewer mentioned hands that might appear a bit short and a wish for a sapphire crystal over mineral. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko Recraft Series highly for its appealing design and value at the price point.

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