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Marathon Arctic OSAR 41mm AutomaticvsZelos Skyraider 2

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Arctic OSAR 41mm Automatic
MarathonArctic OSAR 41mm Automatic
MSRP $1,800
Skyraider 2
ZelosSkyraider 2
MSRP $2,399

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Arctic OSAR 41mm Automatic41mm
Skyraider 242mm
Power Reserve
Arctic OSAR 41mm Automatic40h
Skyraider 240h
Water Resistance
Arctic OSAR 41mm Automatic300m
Skyraider 250m
MSRP
Arctic OSAR 41mm Automatic$1,800
Skyraider 2$2,399

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Skeleton
Diameter
41mm
42mm
Thickness
13mm
10.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.5mm
48.5mm
Lug Width
18mm
22mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Mokume Gane
Water Resistance
300m
50m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
White
Mokume

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW220-1
ETA 6498-1 Élaboré
Type
Automatic
Manual

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,800
$2,399

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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.

Zelos Skyraider 2

The Zelos Skyraider 2 is praised for its value, particularly offering unique dial materials like meteorite at a fraction of luxury prices, and its bronze case is noted for a warm glow. Reviewers and owners highlight the Flieger-inspired design and the use of a manual-wind ETA 6498 movement, with BGW9 and C3 Super-LumiNova lume. Some owners find the skeletonized variant ideal for style over everyday legibility, while others note the brand's past designs have sometimes been hard to read or bulky. The Zelos Skyraider 2 is available in various materials and dial options, with prices ranging from $699 to $1,399. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Zelos Skyraider 2 highly for its distinctive materials and design at a competitive price point.

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