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

At MSRP the Marathon Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic is the cheaper of the two at $1,200, against $2,650 for the Longines EVIDENZA — a $1,450 gap before any retailer discounting.

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

The Longines EVIDENZA wears larger at 38.75mm versus 36mm for the Marathon Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic — a 2.8mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Marathon Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic or the Longines EVIDENZA?

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

Which has a longer power reserve, the Marathon Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic or the Longines EVIDENZA?

The Longines EVIDENZA carries a 50-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 Longines EVIDENZA?

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

Side by side

Marathon Arctic OSAR 36mm AutomaticvsLongines EVIDENZA

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 EVIDENZA

L2.642.4.73.6

MSRP $2,650

At a glance

20 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic36mm

EVIDENZA38.75mm

Power Reserve

Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic40h

EVIDENZA50h

Water Resistance

Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic300m

EVIDENZA30m

MSRP

Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic$1,200

EVIDENZA$2,650

Full specifications

Case

8 specs

Crystal & Dial

5 specs

Crystal Shape

Flat

—

AR Coating

Inner

Underside

Dial Color

White

Silver

Indices

Applied

Painted Arabic numerals

Lume

None

Super-LumiNova

Movement

6 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW220-1

L615.3

Power Reserve

40h

50h

Jewels

Hacking

Yes

Hand-winding

Yes

Complications

None

Hours, minutes, small second at 6 o'clock and date

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,200

$2,650

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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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Longines EVIDENZA

Owners widely praise the Longines EVIDENZA for its unique tonneau shape, elegant and classy aesthetic, and standout dial texture, with one owner highlighting its suitability for a classic look over 16 years. Reviewers and owners alike commend its blued hands and guilloche dial for evoking panache, though some note the cut-off '6' numeral as a flaw. One owner found the date window useful and well-placed, while another suggested its absence would improve the design. Overall, owners rate the Longines EVIDENZA highly for its distinctive design and elegant finishing.

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