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Marathon Arctic OSAR 36mm AutomaticvsSeiko 5 Sports SKX series 2024 Special Edition

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

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic36mm
5 Sports SKX series 2024 Special Edition42.5mm
Power Reserve
Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic40h
5 Sports SKX series 2024 Special Edition41h
Water Resistance
Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic300m
5 Sports SKX series 2024 Special Edition100m
MSRP
Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic$1,200
5 Sports SKX series 2024 Special Edition$375

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Sport
Diameter
36mm
42.5mm
Thickness
13mm
13.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.5mm
46mm
Lug Width
18mm
22mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
100m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hardlex
Crystal Shape
Flat
Curved
Dial Color
White
Black
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands, index(es) and bezel

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW220-1
4R36
Power Reserve
40h
41h
Jewels
25
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,200
$375

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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 5 Sports SKX series 2024 Special Edition

The Seiko 5 Sports SKX series 2024 Special Edition is praised for its faithful homage to the iconic SKX design, with owners appreciating its aesthetics. Some find the specifications are considered inferior to alternatives, and one enthusiast suggests removing "AUTOMATIC" from the dial. Accuracy figures reported by owners range from -5 to -8 seconds per day. Overall, owners view the Seiko 5 Sports SKX series 2024 Special Edition positively for its iconic design and value as a homage piece.

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