Which is cheaper, the Marathon Arctic OSAR 41mm Automatic or the Seiko Diamond Collection?

At MSRP the Seiko Diamond Collection is the cheaper of the two at $525, against $1,800 for the Marathon Arctic OSAR 41mm Automatic — a $1,275 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Marathon Arctic OSAR 41mm Automatic or the Seiko Diamond Collection?

The Marathon Arctic OSAR 41mm Automatic wears larger at 41mm versus 32mm for the Seiko Diamond Collection — a 9mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Marathon Arctic OSAR 41mm Automatic or the Seiko Diamond Collection?

The Marathon Arctic OSAR 41mm Automatic is rated to 300m versus 10m for the Seiko Diamond Collection.

What movement does the Marathon Arctic OSAR 41mm Automatic run compared to the Seiko Diamond Collection?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Marathon Arctic OSAR 41mm Automatic uses the Sellita SW220-1 and the Seiko Diamond Collection uses the 6N32.

Side by side

Marathon Arctic OSAR 41mm AutomaticvsSeiko Diamond Collection

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

Marathon Arctic OSAR 41mm Automatic

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MSRP $1,800

Seiko Diamond Collection

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MSRP $525

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Arctic OSAR 41mm Automatic41mm

Diamond Collection32mm

Power Reserve

Arctic OSAR 41mm Automatic40h

Diamond Collection40h

Water Resistance

Arctic OSAR 41mm Automatic300m

Diamond Collection100m

MSRP

Arctic OSAR 41mm Automatic$1,800

Diamond Collection$525

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

White

Black

Movement

1 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW220-1

6N32

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,800

$525

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What people say

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Marathon Arctic OSAR 41mm Automatic

The Marathon Arctic OSAR 41mm Automatic is noted for its comfortable wearability on wrists under 7 inches, with one owner finding the 41mm size perfect. Accuracy observations vary, with one owner reporting a consistent +1 second per day and another noting -20 seconds per day. The watch features a Sellita automatic movement and has dimensions of 14mm thickness and a 48mm lug-to-lug. Overall, owners appreciate the Marathon Arctic OSAR 41mm Automatic for its comfortable fit and Marathon's overall appeal.

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Seiko Diamond Collection

Owners widely praise the Seiko Diamond Collection for its stunning beauty, particularly highlighting the 14 diamonds and the captivating mother-of-pearl dial. Its 33.2mm case size, 100m water resistance, sapphire crystal, and lightweight build are appreciated features contributing to comfortable wear. Some owners find the dial detail is best appreciated in direct sunlight. The gold plating on some models may show fading from desk work over time. Overall, owners rate the Seiko Diamond Collection highly for its dazzling aesthetics and comfortable, well-finished design at its price point.

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