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Marathon Arctic OSAR 36mm AutomaticvsGrand Seiko SBGJ259

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Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic
MarathonArctic OSAR 36mm Automatic
MSRP $1,200
SBGJ259
Grand SeikoSBGJ259
MSRP $7,700

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic36mm
SBGJ25940mm
Power Reserve
Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic40h
SBGJ25955h
Water Resistance
Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic300m
SBGJ259100m
MSRP
Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic$1,200
SBGJ259$7,700

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
GMT
Diameter
36mm
40mm
Thickness
13mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.5mm
46.2mm
Lug Width
18mm
19mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
White
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW220-1
9S86
Power Reserve
40h
55h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,200
$7,700

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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.

Grand Seiko SBGJ259

The Grand Seiko SBGJ259 "Urban Bamboo" is admired for its striking green dial, though one owner notes its color appears more yellow in person than in promotional photos. It is considered a dressier piece compared to other models. On balance, owners appreciate the Grand Seiko SBGJ259 for its unique dial color and dressy aesthetic.

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