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Marathon Arctic OSAR 36mm AutomaticvsSeiko Prospex Sea 1970 Heritage Diver's Black Series Limited Edition

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Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic
MarathonArctic OSAR 36mm Automatic
MSRP $1,200

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic36mm
Prospex Sea 1970 Heritage Diver's Black Series Limited Edition44mm
Power Reserve
Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic40h
Prospex Sea 1970 Heritage Diver's Black Series Limited Edition50h
Water Resistance
Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic300m
Prospex Sea 1970 Heritage Diver's Black Series Limited Edition200m
MSRP
Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic$1,200
Prospex Sea 1970 Heritage Diver's Black Series Limited Edition$3,300

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
36mm
44mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.5mm
49.3mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Curved
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
8L35
Power Reserve
40h
50h
Jewels
25
26

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,200
$3,300

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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 1970 Heritage Diver's Black Series Limited Edition

Owners widely praise the Seiko Prospex Sea 1970 Heritage Diver's Black Series Limited Edition for its attractive, well-made design and gorgeous dial, noting its jewel-toned teal color and rippling-water pattern. The bezel action is smooth with a muted sound, and the case and bracelet offer a more comfortable feel than previous iterations. However, multiple owners express disappointment with the accuracy of the 6R movement at its price point, with some noting theirs runs slow, and consider the price too high. The steep rehaut and marker size make the 24-hour numbers difficult to read, and some find the case design makes the watch feel top-heavy despite wearing smaller. Overall, owners rate the Seiko Prospex Sea 1970 Heritage Diver's Black Series Limited Edition highly for its striking dial and refined case design, despite concerns regarding movement accuracy at its price.

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