Which is cheaper, the Marathon Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic or the Orient Stretto Date?

At MSRP the Orient Stretto Date is the cheaper of the two at $360, against $1,200 for the Marathon Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic — a $840 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Marathon Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic or the Orient Stretto Date?

The Orient Stretto Date wears larger at 38.5mm versus 36mm for the Marathon Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic — a 2.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Marathon Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic or the Orient Stretto Date?

The Marathon Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic is rated to 300m versus 50m for the Orient Stretto Date.

What movement does the Marathon Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic run compared to the Orient Stretto Date?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Marathon Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic uses the Sellita SW220-1 and the Orient Stretto Date uses the F6722.

Side by side

Marathon Arctic OSAR 36mm AutomaticvsOrient Stretto Date

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

Orient Stretto Date

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MSRP $360

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic36mm

Stretto Date38.5mm

Power Reserve

Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic40h

Stretto Date40h

Water Resistance

Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic300m

Stretto Date50m

MSRP

Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic$1,200

Stretto Date$360

Full specifications

Case

8 specs

Movement

4 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW220-1

F6722

Beat Rate

28,800 vph

21,600 vph

Jewels

Complications

None

Date

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,200

$360

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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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Orient Stretto Date

Owners widely praise the Orient Stretto Date for its sharp, clean, and beautiful appearance, with its thin and ergonomic design frequently highlighted as a key strength for comfortable everyday wear. It is considered a solid, versatile, and affordable option, with one owner specifically noting its simple, light, and inexpensive nature around $160. However, some community members find its design derivative and lacking uniqueness. Overall, owners rate the Orient Stretto Date highly for its attractive aesthetics and comfortable, affordable wearability.

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