Which is cheaper, the Marathon Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic or the LONGINES TUXEDO?

At MSRP the Marathon Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic is the cheaper of the two at $2,500, against $3,900 for the LONGINES TUXEDO — a $1,400 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Marathon Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic or the LONGINES TUXEDO?

The Marathon Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic wears larger at 46mm versus 40mm for the LONGINES TUXEDO — a 6mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Marathon Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic or the LONGINES TUXEDO?

The Marathon Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic is rated to 300m versus 30m for the LONGINES TUXEDO.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Marathon Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic or the LONGINES TUXEDO?

The LONGINES TUXEDO carries a 54-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 LONGINES TUXEDO?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Marathon Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic uses the Sellita SW220-1 and the LONGINES TUXEDO uses the L895.5.

Side by side

Marathon Arctic OSAR 46mm AutomaticvsLongines LONGINES TUXEDO

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

Marathon Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic

46mm-arctic-original-sar-w-date-on-3-piece-rubber-strap-kit-osar-d

MSRP $2,500

Longines LONGINES TUXEDO

L2.830.4.93.0

MSRP $3,900

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic46mm

LONGINES TUXEDO40mm

Power Reserve

Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic40h

LONGINES TUXEDO54h

Water Resistance

Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic300m

LONGINES TUXEDO30m

MSRP

Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic$2,500

LONGINES TUXEDO$3,900

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

White

Ivory

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW220-1

L895.5

Power Reserve

40h

54h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$2,500

$3,900

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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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LONGINES TUXEDO

Owners and reviewers widely praise the LONGINES TUXEDO for its elegant vintage-inspired design, featuring an Art Deco dial with Arabic numerals and a versatile 38.5mm polished case. The watch is noted for its comfortable wearability, attributed to shorter, curved lugs, and its Calibre L893 automatic movement offers a 64-hour power reserve. Some reviewers point to the 30-meter water resistance and the plain black leather strap as minor drawbacks, while others note a preference for more brushed case finishing. Overall, the consensus is that the LONGINES TUXEDO is a handsome, accessible retro-styled watch offering excellent value and dial execution.

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