Which is cheaper, the Marathon Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic or the Hamilton Jazzmaster Performer Auto?

At MSRP the Hamilton Jazzmaster Performer Auto is the cheaper of the two at $1,245, against $2,500 for the Marathon Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic — a $1,255 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Marathon Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic or the Hamilton Jazzmaster Performer Auto?

The Marathon Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic wears larger at 46mm versus 34mm for the Hamilton Jazzmaster Performer Auto — a 12mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Marathon Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic or the Hamilton Jazzmaster Performer Auto?

The Marathon Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic is rated to 300m versus 100m for the Hamilton Jazzmaster Performer Auto.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Marathon Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic or the Hamilton Jazzmaster Performer Auto?

The Hamilton Jazzmaster Performer Auto carries a 80-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Marathon Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic.

What movement does the Marathon Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic run compared to the Hamilton Jazzmaster Performer Auto?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Marathon Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic uses the Sellita SW220-1 and the Hamilton Jazzmaster Performer Auto uses the H-10.

Side by side

Marathon Arctic OSAR 46mm AutomaticvsHamilton Jazzmaster Performer Auto

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

Hamilton Jazzmaster Performer Auto

h36105140

MSRP $1,245

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic46mm

Jazzmaster Performer Auto34mm

Power Reserve

Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic40h

Jazzmaster Performer Auto80h

Water Resistance

Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic300m

Jazzmaster Performer Auto100m

MSRP

Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic$2,500

Jazzmaster Performer Auto$1,245

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

White

Blue

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW220-1

H-10

Power Reserve

40h

80h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$2,500

$1,245

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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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Hamilton Jazzmaster Performer Auto

Owners praise the Hamilton Jazzmaster Performer Auto for its stylish looks, clean case finishing, and 80-hour power reserve, making it a good option for a first Swiss watch. Some owners note the 34mm size might be small and suggest it is a bit pricey. One owner finds the flatter crystal reduces light reflection and perceived chunkiness, and it sits well on smaller wrists due to a reasonable lug-to-lug distance. Overall, owners rate the Hamilton Jazzmaster Performer Auto highly for its blend of brand reputation, aesthetics, and practical features at its price point.

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