Which is cheaper, the Marathon Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic or the Bremont Altitude 39 Date?

At MSRP the Marathon Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic is the cheaper of the two at $2,500, against $4,250 for the Bremont Altitude 39 Date — a $1,750 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Marathon Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic or the Bremont Altitude 39 Date?

The Marathon Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic wears larger at 46mm versus 39mm for the Bremont Altitude 39 Date — a 7mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Marathon Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic or the Bremont Altitude 39 Date?

The Marathon Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic is rated to 300m versus 100m for the Bremont Altitude 39 Date.

What movement does the Marathon Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic run compared to the Bremont Altitude 39 Date?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Marathon Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic uses the Sellita SW220-1 and the Bremont Altitude 39 Date uses the BE-92AE.

Side by side

Marathon Arctic OSAR 46mm AutomaticvsBremont Altitude 39 Date

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

Marathon Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic

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MSRP $2,500

Bremont Altitude 39 Date

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MSRP $4,250

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic46mm

Altitude 39 Date39mm

Power Reserve

Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic40h

Altitude 39 Date40h

Water Resistance

Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic300m

Altitude 39 Date100m

MSRP

Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic$2,500

Altitude 39 Date$4,250

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

White

Silver

Movement

1 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW220-1

BE-92AE

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$2,500

$4,250

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What people say

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Marathon Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic

Owners widely praise the Marathon Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic for its overbuilt toughness and industrial, instrument-like aesthetic, with some preferring the Arctic dial for legibility. One owner notes the automatic movement may be unnecessary for rough use compared to a quartz option. Reviewers mention the MaraGlo luminous paint and a Sellita SW200-1 automatic movement. Some owners question its rising price and luxury positioning, with one reporting poor lume and movement performance. Overall, owners value the Marathon Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic for its robust build and utilitarian design.

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Bremont Altitude 39 Date

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Bremont Altitude 39 Date as a sleek, legible, and everyday-suited pilot's watch, noting its comfortable 39mm 904L steel case and clean dial design. The La Joux-Perret G100 movement is recognized for its 68-hour power reserve and smooth winding feel. Some owners note the bracelet lacks micro-adjustments. On balance, the consensus is that the Bremont Altitude 39 Date is highly regarded for its refined finishing and wearability at 39mm.

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