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Marathon Arctic OSAR 41mm AutomaticvsSeiko Essentials Solar

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Arctic OSAR 41mm Automatic
MarathonArctic OSAR 41mm Automatic
MSRP $1,800
Essentials Solar
SeikoEssentials Solar
MSRP $375

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Arctic OSAR 41mm Automatic41mm
Essentials Solar30.5mm
Power Reserve
Arctic OSAR 41mm Automatic40h
Essentials Solar40h
Water Resistance
Arctic OSAR 41mm Automatic300m
Essentials Solar
MSRP
Arctic OSAR 41mm Automatic$1,800
Essentials Solar$375

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
41mm
30.5mm
Thickness
13mm
6.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.5mm
37.7mm
Lug Width
18mm
12mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
Splash Resistant

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hardlex
Crystal Shape
Flat
Curved
Dial Color
White
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW220-1
V115
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,800
$375

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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 Essentials Solar

Owners find the Seiko Essentials Solar a beautiful and lightweight daily wear, particularly for its value on the grey market. One owner noted the 41mm size did not appear large in person. A single owner reported an orange stripe on a stopwatch button detached due to heat. Overall, owners rate the Seiko Essentials Solar highly for its attractive aesthetic and comfortable wearability at its price point.

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