Which is cheaper, the Marathon Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic or the Bremont Altitude MB Meteor?

At MSRP the Marathon Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic is the cheaper of the two at $2,500, against $5,300 for the Bremont Altitude MB Meteor — a $2,800 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Marathon Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic or the Bremont Altitude MB Meteor?

The Marathon Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic wears larger at 46mm versus 42mm for the Bremont Altitude MB Meteor — a 4mm difference across the dial.

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

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

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

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

Side by side

Marathon Arctic OSAR 46mm AutomaticvsBremont Altitude MB Meteor

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 MB Meteor

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MSRP $5,300

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic46mm

Altitude MB Meteor42mm

Power Reserve

Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic40h

Altitude MB Meteor40h

Water Resistance

Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic300m

Altitude MB Meteor100m

MSRP

Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic$2,500

Altitude MB Meteor$5,300

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

White

Black

Movement

1 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW220-1

BE-92AE

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$2,500

$5,300

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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 MB Meteor

The Bremont Altitude MB Meteor features a 42mm Grade 2 titanium case with black DLC finishing and a refined Trip-Tick construction. Reviewers note its slimmer profile and reduced lug-to-lug distance make it more wearable than previous MB models. The watch has a bi-directional Roto-Click inner bezel, a black dial with Felix the Cat imagery and bright yellow accents, and is powered by the automatic calibre BB14-AH with a 68-hour power reserve. Overall, reviewers highlight the Bremont Altitude MB Meteor's improved wearability and distinctive design elements.

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