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Marathon Arctic OSAR 41mm AutomaticvsSeiko Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition

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Arctic OSAR 41mm Automatic
MarathonArctic OSAR 41mm Automatic
MSRP $1,800
Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition
SeikoProspex Sea PADI Special Edition
MSRP $1,200

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Arctic OSAR 41mm Automatic41mm
Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition45mm
Power Reserve
Arctic OSAR 41mm Automatic40h
Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition70h
Water Resistance
Arctic OSAR 41mm Automatic300m
Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition200m
MSRP
Arctic OSAR 41mm Automatic$1,800
Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition$1,200

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
41mm
45mm
Thickness
13mm
13.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.5mm
52.6mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
200m

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
6R35
Power Reserve
40h
70h
Jewels
25
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,800
$1,200

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What people say

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Marathon Arctic OSAR 41mm Automatic

The Marathon Arctic OSAR 41mm Automatic is noted for its comfortable wearability on wrists under 7 inches, with one owner finding the 41mm size perfect. Accuracy observations vary, with one owner reporting a consistent +1 second per day and another noting -20 seconds per day. The watch features a Sellita automatic movement and has dimensions of 14mm thickness and a 48mm lug-to-lug. Overall, owners appreciate the Marathon Arctic OSAR 41mm Automatic for its comfortable fit and Marathon's overall appeal.

Seiko Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition

The Seiko Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition is widely praised for its attractive PADI color schemes, often featuring blue and red accents, and striking dials described as gorgeous and standing out in the light. Owners report excellent build quality and bezel action, with one noting the watch feels like it can take a beating, and another highlighting the lume as among the best. The bracelet is also frequently called high-quality and exceeding expectations for its price point. However, some owners find the case design can make the watch feel top-heavy, and the pin and collar system on the bracelet can be difficult during resizing. The accuracy of the 4R35 movement is noted as +45 to -35 seconds per day, and some may prefer sapphire over the Hardlex crystal. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition highly for its distinctive aesthetics and robust build at its price point.

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