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Marathon Arctic OSAR 41mm AutomaticvsVaer C5 Recon Field Solar

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Arctic OSAR 41mm Automatic
MarathonArctic OSAR 41mm Automatic
MSRP $1,800
C5 Recon Field Solar
VaerC5 Recon Field Solar
MSRP $329

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Arctic OSAR 41mm Automatic41mm
C5 Recon Field Solar40mm
Power Reserve
Arctic OSAR 41mm Automatic40h
C5 Recon Field Solar40h
Water Resistance
Arctic OSAR 41mm Automatic300m
C5 Recon Field Solar100m
MSRP
Arctic OSAR 41mm Automatic$1,800
C5 Recon Field Solar$329

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Field
Diameter
41mm
40mm
Thickness
13mm
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.5mm
48mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Water Resistance
300m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
White
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW220-1
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,800
$329

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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.

Vaer C5 Recon Field Solar

Owners widely praise the Vaer C5 Recon Field Solar for its robust build, bright C3 SuperLuminova lume, and solar charging capabilities, with one owner preferring its greater water resistance. Some owners report issues with hand alignment and second hand accuracy, though Vaer's customer service is noted for responsiveness with exchanges or refunds. One owner mentioned spring bar holes being close to the edge, a point of QC discussion. On balance, owners appreciate the Vaer C5 Recon Field Solar for its solar charging and robust build, despite occasional reports of minor alignment issues.

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