Which is cheaper, the Marathon Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic or the Seiko Presage Inspired by Japanese Gardens?

At MSRP the Seiko Presage Inspired by Japanese Gardens is the cheaper of the two at $595, against $1,200 for the Marathon Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic — a $605 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Marathon Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic or the Seiko Presage Inspired by Japanese Gardens?

The Seiko Presage Inspired by Japanese Gardens wears larger at 41.8mm versus 36mm for the Marathon Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic — a 5.8mm difference across the dial.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Marathon Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic or the Seiko Presage Inspired by Japanese Gardens?

The Seiko Presage Inspired by Japanese Gardens carries a 41-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Marathon Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic.

What movement does the Marathon Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic run compared to the Seiko Presage Inspired by Japanese Gardens?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Marathon Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic uses the Sellita SW220-1 and the Seiko Presage Inspired by Japanese Gardens uses the 4R39.

Side by side

Marathon Arctic OSAR 36mm AutomaticvsSeiko Presage Inspired by Japanese Gardens

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Marathon Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic

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MSRP $1,200

Seiko Presage Inspired by Japanese Gardens

ssa463j1

MSRP $595

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic36mm

Presage Inspired by Japanese Gardens41.8mm

Power Reserve

Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic40h

Presage Inspired by Japanese Gardens41h

Water Resistance

Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic300m

Presage Inspired by Japanese Gardens—

MSRP

Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic$1,200

Presage Inspired by Japanese Gardens$595

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal Shape

Flat

Curved

Dial Color

White

Black

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW220-1

4R39

Power Reserve

40h

41h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,200

$595

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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.

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Seiko Presage Inspired by Japanese Gardens

Owners widely praise the Seiko Presage Inspired by Japanese Gardens for its beautiful dial designs, with one owner noting the SSA464 was love at first sight and another calling the SSA421J1 a beautiful first dress watch. The watch is frequently described as a serious bang-for-your-buck limited edition offering good build quality for daily wear, though some owners have noted the appearance of tiny scratches on the bezel and that the bracelet can be initially scratchy. One owner found the watch "truly stunning in person" and "tastefully done," while another found its fit surprisingly natural despite its size. Overall, owners rate the Seiko Presage Inspired by Japanese Gardens highly for its stunning aesthetics and value.

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