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Marathon Arctic OSAR 36mm AutomaticvsSeiko Essentials Quartz (Ladies)

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Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic
MarathonArctic OSAR 36mm Automatic
MSRP $1,200
Essentials Quartz (Ladies)
SeikoEssentials Quartz (Ladies)
MSRP $315

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic36mm
Essentials Quartz (Ladies)34mm
Power Reserve
Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic40h
Essentials Quartz (Ladies)40h
Water Resistance
Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic300m
Essentials Quartz (Ladies)100m
MSRP
Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic$1,200
Essentials Quartz (Ladies)$315

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
36mm
34mm
Thickness
13mm
8.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.5mm
41.5mm
Lug Width
18mm
10mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
White
Black

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW220-1
6N42

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,200
$315

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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 Quartz (Ladies)

Owners widely appreciate the Seiko Essentials Quartz (Ladies) for its lightweight wearability, making it suitable for daily activity. One owner finds the watch beautiful for its grey market price, though another commenter expressed a preference for a black dial over the dark greenish hue. Concerns have been raised by an owner about the possibility of counterfeit Seiko Essentials Quartz (Ladies) watches, questioning the likelihood for a relatively inexpensive model. On balance, owners value the Seiko Essentials Quartz (Ladies) for its comfortable wearability and attractive price point.

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