Which is cheaper, the Marathon Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic or the Hamilton Ventura XXL Skeleton Auto?

At MSRP the Marathon Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic is the cheaper of the two at $1,200, against $2,175 for the Hamilton Ventura XXL Skeleton Auto — a $975 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Marathon Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic or the Hamilton Ventura XXL Skeleton Auto?

The Hamilton Ventura XXL Skeleton Auto wears larger at 46mm versus 36mm for the Marathon Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic — a 10mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Marathon Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic or the Hamilton Ventura XXL Skeleton Auto?

The Marathon Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic is rated to 300m versus 50m for the Hamilton Ventura XXL Skeleton Auto.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Marathon Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic or the Hamilton Ventura XXL Skeleton Auto?

The Hamilton Ventura XXL Skeleton Auto carries a 80-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Marathon Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic.

What movement does the Marathon Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic run compared to the Hamilton Ventura XXL Skeleton Auto?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Marathon Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic uses the Sellita SW220-1 and the Hamilton Ventura XXL Skeleton Auto uses the H-10-S.

Side by side

Marathon Arctic OSAR 36mm AutomaticvsHamilton Ventura XXL Skeleton Auto

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

Hamilton Ventura XXL Skeleton Auto

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MSRP $2,175

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic36mm

Ventura XXL Skeleton Auto46mm

Power Reserve

Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic40h

Ventura XXL Skeleton Auto80h

Water Resistance

Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic300m

Ventura XXL Skeleton Auto50m

MSRP

Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic$1,200

Ventura XXL Skeleton Auto$2,175

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

White

Black

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW220-1

H-10-S

Power Reserve

40h

80h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,200

$2,175

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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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Hamilton Ventura XXL Skeleton Auto

The Hamilton Ventura XXL Skeleton Auto is recognized for its bold, avant-garde design featuring a unique triangular case. It is powered by a skeletonized H-10-S or ETA C07.901 movement, providing an 80-hour power reserve. The watch includes a black dial with sunray brushing and hands treated with Super-LumiNova, and comes on an integrated rubber strap. Reviewers note that while its distinctive aesthetic is a significant appeal, precise time-reading may not be its main focus. On balance, the Hamilton Ventura XXL Skeleton Auto is appreciated for its striking, statement-making design and substantial power reserve.

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