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Marathon Arctic OSAR 36mm AutomaticvsSeiko Prospex Sea

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Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic
MarathonArctic OSAR 36mm Automatic
MSRP $1,200
Prospex Sea
SeikoProspex Sea

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic36mm
Prospex Sea42mm
Power Reserve
Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic40h
Prospex Sea72h
Water Resistance
Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic300m
Prospex Sea300m
MSRP
Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic$1,200
Prospex Sea

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
36mm
42mm
Thickness
13mm
13.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.5mm
48.6mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Dial Color
White
Black
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands, index(es) and bezel

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW220-1
6R54
Power Reserve
40h
72h
Jewels
25
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,200

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What people say

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Marathon Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic

The Marathon Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic is noted for its non-tritium dial option, though some owners prefer the 1-12 numeral layout found on other models. One owner found the 36mm size too small for their wrist. Overall, owners appreciate the Marathon Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic for its non-tritium dial option.

Seiko Prospex Sea

Owners widely praise the Seiko Prospex Sea for its excellent value, solid build, and comfortable wearability, with specific mentions of its matte black dial, excellent lume, and cushion case that wears smaller than its dimensions suggest. The 4R36 movement is noted for hacking and hand-winding capabilities, and the bezel action is described as smooth and precise. Some owners find the watch to be a legitimate tool with a fair price, while others describe it as big, thick, and heavy, uncomfortable for smaller wrists, though this is subjective as one owner found the size perfect. The solar quartz movement is also highlighted as a collection-worthy feature. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko Prospex Sea highly for its exceptional value and comfortable, classic design.

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