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Marathon Arctic OSAR 36mm AutomaticvsSeiko Essentials Quartz

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Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic
MarathonArctic OSAR 36mm Automatic
MSRP $1,200
Essentials Quartz
SeikoEssentials Quartz
MSRP $335

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic36mm
Essentials Quartz38.9mm
Power Reserve
Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic40h
Essentials Quartz40h
Water Resistance
Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic300m
Essentials Quartz100m
MSRP
Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic$1,200
Essentials Quartz$335

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
36mm
38.9mm
Thickness
13mm
8.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.5mm
44.5mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
White
Black
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW220-1
6N52
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,200
$335

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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 Essentials Quartz

Seiko Essentials Quartz is widely praised for its exceptional value and comfortable, lightweight wearability, particularly the titanium models on mesh which weigh only 50g. Owners highlight the thin 8.4mm case, sapphire crystal, and 100m water resistance as key strengths. One owner noted the dark greenish dial was less impressive than a black alternative. The titanium bracelet's wider gaps due to its smaller center link drew criticism from one user. Overall, owners rate the Seiko Essentials Quartz highly for its comfortable, lightweight titanium build and impressive specifications at its price point.

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