Which is cheaper, the Marathon Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic or the Hamilton American Classic Day Date Auto?

At MSRP the Marathon Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic is the cheaper of the two at $1,200, against $1,245 for the Hamilton American Classic Day Date Auto — a $45 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Marathon Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic or the Hamilton American Classic Day Date Auto?

The Hamilton American Classic Day Date Auto wears larger at 42mm versus 36mm for the Marathon Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic — a 6mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Marathon Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic or the Hamilton American Classic Day Date Auto?

The Marathon Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic is rated to 300m versus 50m for the Hamilton American Classic Day Date Auto.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Marathon Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic or the Hamilton American Classic Day Date Auto?

The Hamilton American Classic Day Date Auto carries a 80-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 Hamilton American Classic Day Date Auto?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Marathon Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic uses the Sellita SW220-1 and the Hamilton American Classic Day Date Auto uses the H-30.

Side by side

Marathon Arctic OSAR 36mm AutomaticvsHamilton American Classic Day Date Auto

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

Hamilton American Classic Day Date Auto

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MSRP $1,245

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic36mm

American Classic Day Date Auto42mm

Power Reserve

Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic40h

American Classic Day Date Auto80h

Water Resistance

Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic300m

American Classic Day Date Auto50m

MSRP

Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic$1,200

American Classic Day Date Auto$1,245

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

White

Grey

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW220-1

H-30

Power Reserve

40h

80h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,200

$1,245

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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.

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Hamilton American Classic Day Date Auto

Owners widely praise the Hamilton American Classic Day Date Auto for its legible dial, well-integrated day-date complication, and vintage military aesthetic. The 40mm to 42mm case is noted to wear smaller than its dimensions suggest, and the complication is considered well-executed for its price point. However, the lume is criticized for poor intensity and longevity, and the mirror-polished bezel is flagged as a scratch magnet. The stock leather strap is also described as stiff. Overall, owners rate the Hamilton American Classic Day Date Auto highly for its attractive vintage styling and functional day-date complication at an accessible price.

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