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

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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 Watch Limited Edition42mm
Power Reserve
Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic40h
Prospex Sea 1968 Heritage Diver's GMT Watch Limited Edition72h
Water Resistance
Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic300m
Prospex Sea 1968 Heritage Diver's GMT Watch Limited Edition300m
MSRP
Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic$1,200
Prospex Sea 1968 Heritage Diver's GMT Watch Limited Edition$1,750

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
$1,750

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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 Limited Edition

The Seiko Prospex Sea 1968 Heritage Diver's GMT Watch Limited Edition is widely praised for its excellent quality and finishing relative to its price point, featuring a beautiful case, bracelet, and strong Lumibrite lume. Enthusiasts and reviewers highlight the comfortable 42mm case size and the distinctive 4 o'clock crown position. The watch is powered by the in-house 6R54 automatic movement, offering a 72-hour power reserve and rated accuracy of -5/+10 seconds per day, though one source notes the GMT function is secondary. Some find the 4:30 date window divisive, and the bezel clicks are described as quieter than expected. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko Prospex Sea 1968 Heritage Diver's GMT Watch Limited Edition highly for its refined design and strong value proposition.

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