Which is cheaper, the Marathon Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic or the Baltic Aquascaphe Classic?

At MSRP the Baltic Aquascaphe Classic is the cheaper of the two at $648, against $1,200 for the Marathon Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic — a $552 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Marathon Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic or the Baltic Aquascaphe Classic?

The Baltic Aquascaphe Classic wears larger at 39mm versus 36mm for the Marathon Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic — a 3mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Marathon Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic or the Baltic Aquascaphe Classic?

The Marathon Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic is rated to 300m versus 200m for the Baltic Aquascaphe Classic.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Marathon Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic or the Baltic Aquascaphe Classic?

The Baltic Aquascaphe Classic carries a 42-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 Baltic Aquascaphe Classic?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Marathon Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic uses the Sellita SW220-1 and the Baltic Aquascaphe Classic uses the Miyota 9039.

Side by side

Marathon Arctic OSAR 36mm AutomaticvsBaltic Aquascaphe Classic

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

Baltic Aquascaphe Classic

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MSRP $648

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic36mm

Aquascaphe Classic39mm

Power Reserve

Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic40h

Aquascaphe Classic42h

Water Resistance

Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic300m

Aquascaphe Classic200m

MSRP

Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic$1,200

Aquascaphe Classic$648

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Diameter

36mm

39mm

Lug-to-Lug

43.5mm

47mm

Lug Width

18mm

20mm

Material

316L Stainless Steel

Stainless Steel

Water Resistance

300m

200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

AR Coating

Inner

Yes

Dial Color

White

Black Gilt

Lume

None

SuperLuminova

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW220-1

Miyota 9039

Power Reserve

40h

42h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,200

$648

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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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Baltic Aquascaphe Classic

Owners widely praise the Baltic Aquascaphe Classic for its vintage-inspired design, comfortable 39mm wearability, and attractive blue sunburst dial with gold indices. Some owners note a hollow feeling and slight bezel play, while others point to rough case edges and sharp lugs. The faux vintage lume is considered weak by some, and the dial can appear dark without direct light due to limited anti-reflective coating. Accuracy is generally found to be good. On balance, owners rate the Baltic Aquascaphe Classic highly for its aesthetic appeal and comfortable wear at its price point.

From video reviewers

The Baltic Aquascaphe Classic is praised for its exceptional value and unique aesthetic. The watch's bezel action is somewhat stiff and could be improved. Reviewers disagree on the watch's water resistance, with one reviewer finding it unimpressive compared to other dive watches in its price range, while others do not mention any specific issues.

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