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

At MSRP the Marathon Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic is the cheaper of the two at $1,200, against $6,300 for the Bremont Altitude Chronograph — a $5,100 gap before any retailer discounting.

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

The Bremont Altitude Chronograph wears larger at 42mm versus 36mm for the Marathon Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic — a 6mm difference across the dial.

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

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

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

Both watches run automatic movements — the Marathon Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic uses the Sellita SW220-1 and the Bremont Altitude Chronograph uses the BE-50AE.

Side by side

Marathon Arctic OSAR 36mm AutomaticvsBremont Altitude Chronograph

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 Chronograph

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MSRP $6,300

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic36mm

Altitude Chronograph42mm

Power Reserve

Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic40h

Altitude Chronograph40h

Water Resistance

Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic300m

Altitude Chronograph100m

MSRP

Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic$1,200

Altitude Chronograph$6,300

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

White

Silver

Movement

1 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW220-1

BE-50AE

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,200

$6,300

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What people say

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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 Chronograph

Owners note faint marks on the case sides and back, with minor wear and creasing on the strap. Reviewers flag the "DANGER EJECTION SEAT" wordmark on the dial as a divisive design choice that disrupts the MB series' usual stark tone, though they praise the improved smoothness and click precision of the Roto Click rotating bezel. On balance, the Bremont Altitude Chronograph elicits mixed reactions, with design elements like the dial text being a point of contention for reviewers.

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