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Marathon Arctic OSAR 36mm AutomaticvsGrand Seiko SLGB001

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Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic
MarathonArctic OSAR 36mm Automatic
MSRP $1,200
SLGB001
Grand SeikoSLGB001
MSRP $39,000

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic36mm
SLGB00137mm
Power Reserve
Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic40h
SLGB00172h
Water Resistance
Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic300m
SLGB001100m
MSRP
Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic$1,200
SLGB001$39,000

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
36mm
37mm
Thickness
13mm
11.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.5mm
44.3mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Platinum
Water Resistance
300m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
White
Black

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW220-1
9RB2
Type
Automatic
Spring Drive
Power Reserve
40h
72h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,200
$39,000

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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 SLGB001

The Grand Seiko SLGB001 is a limited edition platinum watch in the Evolution 9 collection, featuring a 37mm case and the new Calibre 9RB2 Spring Drive U.F.A. movement, rated to ±20 seconds per year. It has an "Ice Forest" dial with a deep blue hue and a silver seconds hand, but notably lacks lume. A criticism is the absence of a micro-adjustment clasp on its leather strap. Overall, reviewers highlight the watch's advanced movement and distinctive dial as key features.

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