Which is cheaper, the Marathon Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic or the Hamilton Khaki Aviation X-Wind Day Date Auto?

At MSRP the Marathon Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic is the cheaper of the two at $1,200, against $1,375 for the Hamilton Khaki Aviation X-Wind Day Date Auto — a $175 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Marathon Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic or the Hamilton Khaki Aviation X-Wind Day Date Auto?

The Hamilton Khaki Aviation X-Wind Day Date Auto wears larger at 45mm versus 36mm for the Marathon Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic — a 9mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Marathon Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic or the Hamilton Khaki Aviation X-Wind Day Date Auto?

The Marathon Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic is rated to 300m versus 100m for the Hamilton Khaki Aviation X-Wind Day Date Auto.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Marathon Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic or the Hamilton Khaki Aviation X-Wind Day Date Auto?

The Hamilton Khaki Aviation X-Wind Day Date 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 Khaki Aviation X-Wind Day Date Auto?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Marathon Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic uses the Sellita SW220-1 and the Hamilton Khaki Aviation X-Wind Day Date Auto uses the H-30.

Side by side

Marathon Arctic OSAR 36mm AutomaticvsHamilton Khaki Aviation X-Wind Day Date 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 Khaki Aviation X-Wind Day Date Auto

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MSRP $1,375

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic36mm

Khaki Aviation X-Wind Day Date Auto45mm

Power Reserve

Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic40h

Khaki Aviation X-Wind Day Date Auto80h

Water Resistance

Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic300m

Khaki Aviation X-Wind Day Date Auto100m

MSRP

Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic$1,200

Khaki Aviation X-Wind Day Date Auto$1,375

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

White

Green

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW220-1

H-30

Power Reserve

40h

80h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,200

$1,375

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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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Hamilton Khaki Aviation X-Wind Day Date Auto

Owners widely praise the Hamilton Khaki Aviation X-Wind Day Date Auto for its value, technical aesthetic, and versatile wearability with straps. Reviewers and owners alike highlight its excellent legibility, bold Arabic numerals, and the appeal of its pilot watch design, with many appreciating the 80-hour power reserve. Some owners find the crosswind calculation functions unnecessary, and there are mixed views on the dial's font usage and color matching. Lume is frequently noted as weak, and some find the size large or the left-handed crown and pusher setup uncomfortable. Accuracy figures range from gaining 6 seconds in a few days to approximately -6 seconds per day. Overall, owners rate the Hamilton Khaki Aviation X-Wind Day Date Auto highly for its impressive value and functional pilot watch design.

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