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Marathon Arctic OSAR 36mm AutomaticvsGrand Seiko SBGK007

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Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic
MarathonArctic OSAR 36mm Automatic
MSRP $1,200
SBGK007
Grand SeikoSBGK007
MSRP $7,300

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic36mm
SBGK00739mm
Power Reserve
Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic40h
SBGK00772h
Water Resistance
Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic300m
SBGK00730m
MSRP
Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic$1,200
SBGK007$7,300

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
36mm
39mm
Thickness
13mm
11.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.5mm
44mm
Lug Width
18mm
19mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
30m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
White
Black

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW220-1
9S63
Type
Automatic
Manual
Power Reserve
40h
72h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,200
$7,300

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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 SBGK007

The Grand Seiko SBGK007 is praised for its glorious champagne-to-silver-white sunburst dial and domed sapphire crystal. Owners and reviewers highlight its wonderfully slim profile, attributed to the manual-wind movement, contributing to excellent wearability and a design that subtly evokes vintage pieces. The movement is described as attractive yet workmanlike, with accuracy rated between +5 to -3 seconds per day and a 72-hour power reserve. The watch measures 39mm and 11.6mm thick, and is offered on a high-quality leather strap. On balance, owners and reviewers highly regard the Grand Seiko SBGK007 for its elegant slim case and beautifully textured dial.

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