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Marathon Arctic OSAR 41mm AutomaticvsSpinnaker Croft 42 Skeleton

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Arctic OSAR 41mm Automatic
MarathonArctic OSAR 41mm Automatic
MSRP $1,800
Croft 42 Skeleton
SpinnakerCroft 42 Skeleton
MSRP $435

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Arctic OSAR 41mm Automatic41mm
Croft 42 Skeleton42mm
Power Reserve
Arctic OSAR 41mm Automatic40h
Croft 42 Skeleton40h
Water Resistance
Arctic OSAR 41mm Automatic300m
Croft 42 Skeleton100m
MSRP
Arctic OSAR 41mm Automatic$1,800
Croft 42 Skeleton$435

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Sport
Diameter
41mm
42mm
Thickness
13mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.5mm
49mm
Lug Width
18mm
22mm
Water Resistance
300m
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
White
Steel

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW220-1
SII NH38A

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,800
$435

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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.

Spinnaker Croft 42 Skeleton

Owners widely report the Spinnaker Croft 42 Skeleton offers good build quality for its price, with some finding it a decent buy on sale. Reviewers note the 42mm case provides significant wrist presence. However, opinions are split on legibility and aesthetics, with some finding it poorly executed and uninteresting while others consider it one of the more legible skeleton watches. The watch is powered by a Seiko NH70 automatic movement with a 41-hour power reserve, though one reviewer considered the movement uninteresting. The bracelet and clasp are considered mediocre for the price point. Overall, owners and reviewers find the Spinnaker Croft 42 Skeleton to be a polarizing but potentially good value skeletonized dive watch when purchased on sale, with its build quality being a key positive for many.

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