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Marathon Arctic OSAR 41mm AutomaticvsSternglas Taiga GMT

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Arctic OSAR 41mm Automatic
MarathonArctic OSAR 41mm Automatic
MSRP $1,800
Taiga GMT
SternglasTaiga GMT
MSRP $237

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Arctic OSAR 41mm Automatic41mm
Taiga GMT42mm
Power Reserve
Arctic OSAR 41mm Automatic40h
Taiga GMT
Water Resistance
Arctic OSAR 41mm Automatic300m
Taiga GMT100m
MSRP
Arctic OSAR 41mm Automatic$1,800
Taiga GMT$237

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
GMT
Diameter
41mm
42mm
Thickness
13mm
7.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.5mm
52mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
White

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW220-1
Ronda 505.24H
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
40h
Jewels
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,800
$237

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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.

Sternglas Taiga GMT

Owners widely praise the Sternglas Taiga GMT for its finishing and value, highlighting the yellow GMT hand as a distinctive touch. However, some find the GMT markers lack legibility, and the original NATO strap is considered poorly made. The 42mm case and 52mm lug-to-lug measurement are points of contention, with some finding it too large for smaller wrists. Overall, owners appreciate the Sternglas Taiga GMT for its attractive finishing and price point, though legibility of the GMT function and case dimensions are noted as areas for improvement.

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