Marathon Arctic OSAR 41mm AutomaticvsZelos Swordfish 3

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Marathon Arctic OSAR 41mm Automatic at true scale

Arctic OSAR 41mm Automatic

Zelos Swordfish 3 at true scale

Swordfish 3

Diameter

41mm

40mm

Lug-to-Lug

43.5mm

n/a

Thickness

13mm

12mm

lowest

Water Resistance

300m

highest

200m

MSRP

$1,800

$399

lowest

Movement

Sellita SW220-1

Seiko NH35

Case

5 specs
Diameter
41mm
40mm
Thickness
13mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.5mm
n/a
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
White
Bronze

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW220-1
Seiko NH35

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,800
$399
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Reviews

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Marathon Arctic OSAR 41mm Automatic

Owners widely praise the Marathon Arctic OSAR 41mm Automatic for its comfortable wearability, with one owner noting it feels lightweight and wears perfectly on a sub-7-inch wrist. The watch is designed for legibility, featuring oversized hour markers as a tool watch. Accuracy observations vary, with one owner reporting a consistent +1 second per day, while another noted -20 seconds per day. The bracelet is described as lacking refinement, with no quick-release or toolless micro-adjustment. On balance, owners and reviewers appreciate the Marathon Arctic OSAR 41mm Automatic for its tool-watch legibility and comfortable wear, though some question its value at the current price point.

Zelos Swordfish 3

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Zelos Swordfish 3 for its exceptional value, with many highlighting the textured sandwich dial and the surprisingly good bracelet. The watch's 40mm case dimensions are considered fine for wearability, and its titanium construction contributes to a compact and comfortable feel. Some owners appreciate the unique appeal of specific dials, such as the teal or yellow Timascus variants. One reviewer noted sharp bracelet edges and legibility issues in bright light on a specific variant. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Zelos Swordfish 3 highly for its strong value proposition and fun design elements at its price point.

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