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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
MSRP $1,500

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic36mm
Prospex Sea43.5mm
Power Reserve
Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic40h
Prospex Sea70h
Water Resistance
Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic300m
Prospex Sea200m
MSRP
Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic$1,200
Prospex Sea$1,500

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
36mm
43.5mm
Thickness
13mm
13.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.5mm
51mm
Lug Width
18mm
22mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Titanium
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW220-1
6R35
Power Reserve
40h
70h
Jewels
25
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,200
$1,500

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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

Seiko Prospex Sea owners and reviewers praise its Marinemaster-style aesthetic, excellent case finishing, and impressive LumiBrite lume. The watch is powered by the 6R15 movement with a 50-hour power reserve and comes with both a steel bracelet and a silicone strap. Some owners find the Seiko Prospex Sea to be a great value and a suitable first "proper" watch, while others report it is uncomfortably big, thick, and heavy on smaller wrists. Reviewers note the GMT function is secondary with a less prominent scale, and the bezel's quieter clicks may not appeal to all. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko Prospex Sea highly for its classic design and finishing at its price point.

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