Which is cheaper, the Marathon Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic or the Longines FLAGSHIP HERITAGE?

At MSRP the Marathon Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic is the cheaper of the two at $1,200, against $2,150 for the Longines FLAGSHIP HERITAGE — a $950 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Marathon Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic or the Longines FLAGSHIP HERITAGE?

The Longines FLAGSHIP HERITAGE 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 Longines FLAGSHIP HERITAGE?

The Marathon Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic is rated to 300m versus 30m for the Longines FLAGSHIP HERITAGE.

What movement does the Marathon Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic run compared to the Longines FLAGSHIP HERITAGE?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Marathon Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic uses the Sellita SW220-1 and the Longines FLAGSHIP HERITAGE uses the L615.3.

Side by side

Marathon Arctic OSAR 36mm AutomaticvsLongines FLAGSHIP HERITAGE

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

Marathon Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic

36mm-arctic-original-sar-w-date-on-3-piece-rubber-strap-kit-osar-d

MSRP $1,200

Longines FLAGSHIP HERITAGE

L4.795.4.58.0

MSRP $2,150

At a glance

20 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic36mm

FLAGSHIP HERITAGE38.5mm

Power Reserve

Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic40h

FLAGSHIP HERITAGE—

Water Resistance

Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic300m

FLAGSHIP HERITAGE30m

MSRP

Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic$1,200

FLAGSHIP HERITAGE$2,150

Full specifications

Case

9 specs

Crystal & Dial

4 specs

Crystal Shape

Flat

—

AR Coating

Inner

—

Dial Color

White

Anthracite

Indices

Applied

—

Movement

6 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW220-1

L615.3

Beat Rate

28,800 vph

0 vph

Power Reserve

40h

Jewels

Hacking

Yes

Hand-winding

Yes

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,200

$2,150

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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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Longines FLAGSHIP HERITAGE

The Longines Flagship Heritage is widely praised for its impeccable finishing, timeless vintage-inspired design, and exceptional value, with reviewers highlighting its elegant cream dial with gilt markers, dauphine hands, and applied logo, as well as its comfortable 38.5mm case size. Owners appreciate its refined aesthetic, suitable for dressed occasions and as a first watch, and some note the special design on the case back. However, its 42-hour power reserve and 12.4mm thickness are flagged as drawbacks, with one owner suspecting an issue with the self-winding mechanism. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Longines Flagship Heritage highly for its elegant vintage design and exceptional value at its price point.

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