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Marathon Arctic OSAR 41mm AutomaticvsSeiko Prospex Sea

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Arctic OSAR 41mm Automatic
MarathonArctic OSAR 41mm Automatic
MSRP $1,800
Prospex Sea
SeikoProspex Sea
MSRP $595

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Arctic OSAR 41mm Automatic41mm
Prospex Sea41.7mm
Power Reserve
Arctic OSAR 41mm Automatic40h
Prospex Sea41h
Water Resistance
Arctic OSAR 41mm Automatic300m
Prospex Sea200m
MSRP
Arctic OSAR 41mm Automatic$1,800
Prospex Sea$595

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
41mm
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
$1,800
$595

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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

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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