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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 $595

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic36mm
Prospex Sea41.7mm
Power Reserve
Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic40h
Prospex Sea41h
Water Resistance
Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic300m
Prospex Sea200m
MSRP
Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic$1,200
Prospex Sea$595

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
36mm
41.7mm
Thickness
13mm
12.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.5mm
49.5mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW220-1
4R35
Power Reserve
40h
41h
Jewels
25
23

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,200
$595

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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

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Seiko Prospex Sea for its excellent value, robust build, and superior lume, with many noting its comfortable wearability and faithful design recreations. Some owners report the watch can feel big, thick, and heavy on smaller wrists, while others find the sizing perfect. The bezel action is frequently highlighted as smooth and precise, often exceeding that of less expensive models. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko Prospex Sea highly for its impressive finishing and value proposition.

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