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Marathon Arctic OSAR 36mm AutomaticvsSeiko Essentials Chronograph

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Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic
MarathonArctic OSAR 36mm Automatic
MSRP $1,200
Essentials Chronograph
SeikoEssentials Chronograph
MSRP $415

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic36mm
Essentials Chronograph40mm
Power Reserve
Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic40h
Essentials Chronograph40h
Water Resistance
Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic300m
Essentials Chronograph100m
MSRP
Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic$1,200
Essentials Chronograph$415

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Chronograph
Diameter
36mm
40mm
Thickness
13mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.5mm
45.8mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
White
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW220-1
8T63
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,200
$415

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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 Essentials Chronograph

Owners widely praise the Seiko Essentials Chronograph for its beauty and comfort at its price point, with one owner noting the 41mm case wore smaller than expected and appreciated the lightweight feel for active wear. A specific concern raised by one owner is the potential for the orange stripe on the stopwatch button to expand and detach in heat. Opinions on the dark greenish dial are mixed, with one owner preferring a black dial while another was drawn to the subtle green effect. On balance, owners rate the Seiko Essentials Chronograph highly for its aesthetic appeal and wearability at its accessible price.

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