Which is cheaper, the Marathon Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic or the Horage Lensman 2?

At MSRP the Marathon Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic is the cheaper of the two at $2,500, against $6,100 for the Horage Lensman 2 — a $3,600 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Marathon Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic or the Horage Lensman 2?

The Marathon Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic wears larger at 46mm versus 39mm for the Horage Lensman 2 — a 7mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Marathon Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic or the Horage Lensman 2?

The Marathon Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic is rated to 300m versus 50m for the Horage Lensman 2.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Marathon Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic or the Horage Lensman 2?

The Horage Lensman 2 carries a 72-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 Horage Lensman 2?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Marathon Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic uses the Sellita SW220-1 and the Horage Lensman 2 uses the Horage K2.

Side by side

Marathon Arctic OSAR 46mm AutomaticvsHorage Lensman 2

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

Horage Lensman 2

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MSRP $6,100

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic46mm

Lensman 239mm

Power Reserve

Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic40h

Lensman 272h

Water Resistance

Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic300m

Lensman 250m

MSRP

Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic$2,500

Lensman 2$6,100

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

AR Coating

Inner

Dial Color

White

Black

Lume

None

Super-LumiNova

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW220-1

Horage K2

Power Reserve

40h

72h

Complications

None

Exposure Calculator

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$2,500

$6,100

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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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Horage Lensman 2

The Horage Lensman 2 is recognized for its innovative photographic exposure calculator bezel and legible dial, making it a functional tool for outdoor photography. Reviewers highlight its well-executed 39mm hybrid titanium and aluminum case, COSC-certified K2 GMT movement, and overall good sizing. The watch is priced at CHF 5,450. On balance, reviewers rate the Horage Lensman 2 highly for its unique functionality as a camera tool combined with its luxury micro-rotor GMT features.

From video reviewers

The K2 Micro-Rotor Calibre is a key innovation in the watch. The watch's prominent lug-to-lug fit may be noticeable compared to other watches. Reviewers disagree on the importance of the sliding exposure scale on the bi-directional bezel, with some considering it a unique feature for photographers and others not explicitly mentioning it as a notable aspect.

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