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Marathon Arctic OSAR 36mm AutomaticvsSeiko Prospex Sea Save the Ocean Special Edition

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Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic
MarathonArctic OSAR 36mm Automatic
MSRP $1,200

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic36mm
Prospex Sea Save the Ocean Special Edition43.8mm
Power Reserve
Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic40h
Prospex Sea Save the Ocean Special Edition41h
Water Resistance
Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic300m
Prospex Sea Save the Ocean Special Edition200m
MSRP
Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic$1,200
Prospex Sea Save the Ocean Special Edition$650

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
36mm
43.8mm
Thickness
13mm
12.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.5mm
48.7mm
Lug Width
18mm
22mm
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
4R35
Power Reserve
40h
41h
Jewels
25
23

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,200
$650

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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.

Seiko Prospex Sea Save the Ocean Special Edition

Owners widely praise the Seiko Prospex Sea Save the Ocean Special Edition for its exceptional and captivating dial designs, often described as a highlight that evokes ocean surfaces with unique textures and color gradients. The watch is frequently noted for its excellent value, with some reviewers comparing its aesthetics to much higher-priced brands. Owners report satisfactory lume and accurate timekeeping, with figures ranging from +5 seconds per day to more precise results. However, some owners and reviewers point to the bracelet clasp as a point of criticism, describing it as underwhelming or flimsy, and some find the watch to be top-heavy. There are also mentions of imperfect day/date wheel alignment and occasional bezel alignment issues on some models within the line. The Seiko Prospex Sea Save the Ocean Special Edition is available in various case sizes, with some owners questioning if certain dimensions are too bulky for daily wear.

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