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Marathon Arctic OSAR 36mm AutomaticvsGrand Seiko SBGP007

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Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic
MarathonArctic OSAR 36mm Automatic
MSRP $1,200
SBGP007
Grand SeikoSBGP007
MSRP $3,900

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic36mm
SBGP00740mm
Power Reserve
Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic40h
SBGP00740h
Water Resistance
Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic300m
SBGP007100m
MSRP
Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic$1,200
SBGP007$3,900

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
36mm
40mm
Thickness
13mm
10.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.5mm
47mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Gold
Water Resistance
300m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
White
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW220-1
9F85
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,200
$3,900

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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 SBGP007

Grand Seiko SBGP007 owners widely praise its finishing and the quality of its stainless steel case and bracelet with solid end links. The watch features a 40mm case, a smooth bezel, a deep blue textured dial, and Grand Seiko alpha hands. It is powered by the Seiko calibre 9F85 quartz movement. Owners are split on the red seconds hand and gold star emblem, with some finding them too bright or childish, while others defend the star as a mark of accuracy. The $3900 MSRP is debated, with some considering it high for a quartz watch. Overall, owners rate the Grand Seiko SBGP007 highly for its exceptional finishing at the price point, despite some debate over aesthetic details.

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