Which is cheaper, the Marathon Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic or the Bremont Altitude 39 Date?

At MSRP the Marathon Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic is the cheaper of the two at $1,200, against $4,250 for the Bremont Altitude 39 Date — a $3,050 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Marathon Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic or the Bremont Altitude 39 Date?

The Bremont Altitude 39 Date wears larger at 39mm versus 36mm for the Marathon Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic — a 3mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Marathon Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic or the Bremont Altitude 39 Date?

The Marathon Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic is rated to 300m versus 100m for the Bremont Altitude 39 Date.

What movement does the Marathon Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic run compared to the Bremont Altitude 39 Date?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Marathon Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic uses the Sellita SW220-1 and the Bremont Altitude 39 Date uses the BE-92AE.

Side by side

Marathon Arctic OSAR 36mm AutomaticvsBremont Altitude 39 Date

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

Marathon Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic

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MSRP $1,200

Bremont Altitude 39 Date

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MSRP $4,250

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic36mm

Altitude 39 Date39mm

Power Reserve

Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic40h

Altitude 39 Date40h

Water Resistance

Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic300m

Altitude 39 Date100m

MSRP

Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic$1,200

Altitude 39 Date$4,250

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

White

Silver

Movement

1 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW220-1

BE-92AE

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,200

$4,250

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Marathon Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic

The Marathon Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic is noted for its non-tritium dial option, though some owners prefer the 1-12 numeral layout found on other models. One owner found the 36mm size too small for their wrist. Overall, owners appreciate the Marathon Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic for its non-tritium dial option.

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Bremont Altitude 39 Date

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Bremont Altitude 39 Date as a sleek, legible, and everyday-suited pilot's watch, noting its comfortable 39mm 904L steel case and clean dial design. The La Joux-Perret G100 movement is recognized for its 68-hour power reserve and smooth winding feel. Some owners note the bracelet lacks micro-adjustments. On balance, the consensus is that the Bremont Altitude 39 Date is highly regarded for its refined finishing and wearability at 39mm.

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