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Marathon Arctic OSAR 46mm AutomaticvsTissot Chrono XL Classic

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Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic
MarathonArctic OSAR 46mm Automatic
MSRP $2,500
Chrono XL Classic
TissotChrono XL Classic
MSRP $495

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic46mm
Chrono XL Classic45mm
Power Reserve
Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic40h
Chrono XL Classic40h
Water Resistance
Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic300m
Chrono XL Classic100m
MSRP
Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic$2,500
Chrono XL Classic$495

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Chronograph
Diameter
46mm
45mm
Thickness
13mm
11.02mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.5mm
45mm
Lug Width
18mm
22mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Dial Color
White
Silver
Indices
Applied
Arabic
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova ®

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW220-1
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,500
$495

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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.

Tissot Chrono XL Classic

Owners appreciate the Tissot Chrono XL Classic's pilot aesthetic and altimeter-style numerals, finding its quartz chronograph design clean and versatile. The watch is noted as having a large 45mm size, with one owner seeking feedback on its comfort, accuracy, and durability. On balance, owners view the Tissot Chrono XL Classic as a good entry-level option, with a desire for an automatic movement for battery-free convenience.

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