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Marathon Arctic OSAR 36mm AutomaticvsSeiko Prospex Marinemaster Marinemaster 1968 Heritage Diver's Watch

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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 Marinemaster Marinemaster 1968 Heritage Diver's Watch42.6mm
Power Reserve
Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic40h
Prospex Marinemaster Marinemaster 1968 Heritage Diver's Watch50h
Water Resistance
Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic300m
Prospex Marinemaster Marinemaster 1968 Heritage Diver's Watch300m
MSRP
Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic$1,200
Prospex Marinemaster Marinemaster 1968 Heritage Diver's Watch$2,900

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
36mm
42.6mm
Thickness
13mm
13.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.5mm
49.3mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel

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
$2,900

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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.

Seiko Prospex Marinemaster Marinemaster 1968 Heritage Diver's Watch

The Seiko Prospex Marinemaster Marinemaster 1968 Heritage Diver's Watch is praised for its premium finishing, often described as Zaratsu-like, and robust build quality, with owners finding its 42mm case and 4 o'clock crown appealing for wearability. Some reviewers note its secondary GMT function and quieter bezel clicks may not suit all preferences, while one owner reported bezel misalignment issues. The watch is powered by the Caliber 8L45 automatic movement, offering a 72-hour power reserve and an accuracy rating of -5/+10 seconds per day, though some owners question its value proposition at its price point. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko Prospex Marinemaster Marinemaster 1968 Heritage Diver's Watch highly for its exceptional finishing and refined tool-like aesthetic.

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