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

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

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic36mm
Prospex Sea 1968 Heritage Diver's GMT Watch42mm
Power Reserve
Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic40h
Prospex Sea 1968 Heritage Diver's GMT Watch72h
Water Resistance
Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic300m
Prospex Sea 1968 Heritage Diver's GMT Watch300m
MSRP
Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic$1,200
Prospex Sea 1968 Heritage Diver's GMT Watch$1,700

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
36mm
42mm
Thickness
13mm
13.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.5mm
48.6mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
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
6R54
Power Reserve
40h
72h
Jewels
25
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,200
$1,700

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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 1968 Heritage Diver's GMT Watch

The Seiko Prospex Sea 1968 Heritage Diver's GMT Watch offers a 300-meter depth rating and a caller-style GMT complication powered by the Caliber 6R54 movement, which provides a 72-hour power reserve. Reviewers note its refined clasp with extensive micro-adjustment. However, the movement's accuracy, ranging from +25 to -15 seconds per day, is considered a drawback by some. Overall, reviewers highlight the Seiko Prospex Sea 1968 Heritage Diver's GMT Watch as a good reminder of Seiko's value, despite the wide accuracy range of its movement.

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