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Marathon Arctic OSAR 36mm AutomaticvsSeiko Essentials Solar

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Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic
MarathonArctic OSAR 36mm Automatic
MSRP $1,200
Essentials Solar
SeikoEssentials Solar
MSRP $375

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic36mm
Essentials Solar30.5mm
Power Reserve
Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic40h
Essentials Solar40h
Water Resistance
Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic300m
Essentials Solar
MSRP
Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic$1,200
Essentials Solar$375

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
36mm
30.5mm
Thickness
13mm
6.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.5mm
37.7mm
Lug Width
18mm
12mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
Splash Resistant

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hardlex
Crystal Shape
Flat
Curved
Dial Color
White
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW220-1
V115
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,200
$375

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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 Solar

Owners find the Seiko Essentials Solar a beautiful and lightweight daily wear, particularly for its value on the grey market. One owner noted the 41mm size did not appear large in person. A single owner reported an orange stripe on a stopwatch button detached due to heat. Overall, owners rate the Seiko Essentials Solar highly for its attractive aesthetic and comfortable wearability at its price point.

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