Which is cheaper, the Marathon Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic or the Tissot PR516?

At MSRP the Tissot PR516 is the cheaper of the two at $825, against $1,200 for the Marathon Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic — a $375 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Marathon Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic or the Tissot PR516?

The Tissot PR516 wears larger at 38mm versus 36mm for the Marathon Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic — a 2mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Marathon Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic or the Tissot PR516?

The Marathon Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic is rated to 300m versus 100m for the Tissot PR516.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Marathon Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic or the Tissot PR516?

The Tissot PR516 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 Tissot PR516?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Marathon Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic uses the Sellita SW220-1 and the Tissot PR516 uses the Powermatic 80.

Side by side

Marathon Arctic OSAR 36mm AutomaticvsTissot PR516

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

Tissot PR516

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MSRP $825

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic36mm

PR51638mm

Power Reserve

Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic40h

PR51680h

Water Resistance

Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic300m

PR516100m

MSRP

Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic$1,200

PR516$825

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

AR Coating

Inner

Yes

Indices

Applied

Indexes

Lume

None

Super-LumiNova ®

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW220-1

Powermatic 80

Power Reserve

40h

80h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,200

$825

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

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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Tissot PR516

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Tissot PR516 for its vintage-inspired dial, robust case finishing, and the horological substance offered at its price point, with some noting its 38mm size and historical connections as highlights. The manual-wind movement is frequently cited for its 68-hour power reserve and modern technology. However, the watch's 14mm thickness and substantial lug-to-lug distance are noted as potentially making it wear large on smaller wrists. Some owners find the dial bland and the fixed bezel disappointing, while others criticize the basic stamped clasp and simplistic movement finishing visible through the display caseback. On balance, owners and reviewers consider the Tissot PR516 a compelling heritage-inspired sports watch, particularly for its value and vintage motorsport aesthetic.

From video reviewers

The value proposition against competitors is a shared strength. Reviewers did not agree on the case size, with mentions of 40mm and 38mm.

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