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Marathon Arctic OSAR 36mm AutomaticvsGrand Seiko SBGH263

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Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic
MarathonArctic OSAR 36mm Automatic
MSRP $1,200
SBGH263
Grand SeikoSBGH263
MSRP $6,200

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic36mm
SBGH26339.5mm
Power Reserve
Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic40h
SBGH26355h
Water Resistance
Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic300m
SBGH26330m
MSRP
Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic$1,200
SBGH263$6,200

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
36mm
39.5mm
Thickness
13mm
13.1mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.5mm
46mm
Lug Width
18mm
19mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
30m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
White
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW220-1
9S85
Power Reserve
40h
55h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,200
$6,200

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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.

Grand Seiko SBGH263

The Grand Seiko SBGH263 is praised for its excellent finishing for the price, with reviewers comparing it to Jaeger-LeCoultre. Owners and reviewers highlight the stunning 'Shironeri' dial and gold hands/numerals, and the 39.5mm case size is considered a perfect fit, referencing vintage Grand Seiko models. The watch features a 55-hour power reserve from its 36,000 BPH movement, though one reviewer felt the date aperture was unnecessary. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Grand Seiko SBGH263 highly for its exceptional dial and finishing at its price point.

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