Which is cheaper, the Marathon Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic or the Longines EVIDENZA?

At MSRP the Marathon Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic is the cheaper of the two at $1,200, against $8,150 for the Longines EVIDENZA — a $6,950 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Marathon Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic or the Longines EVIDENZA?

The Marathon Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic wears larger at 36mm versus 30.6mm for the Longines EVIDENZA — a 5.4mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Marathon Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic or the Longines EVIDENZA?

The Marathon Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic is rated to 300m versus 30m for the Longines EVIDENZA.

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

The Longines EVIDENZA carries a 45-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 Longines EVIDENZA?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Marathon Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic uses the Sellita SW220-1 and the Longines EVIDENZA uses the L592.5.

Side by side

Marathon Arctic OSAR 36mm AutomaticvsLongines EVIDENZA

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

Marathon Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic

36mm-arctic-original-sar-w-date-on-3-piece-rubber-strap-kit-osar-d

MSRP $1,200

Longines EVIDENZA

L2.142.8.73.2

MSRP $8,150

At a glance

21 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic36mm

EVIDENZA30.6mm

Power Reserve

Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic40h

EVIDENZA45h

Water Resistance

Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic300m

EVIDENZA30m

MSRP

Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic$1,200

EVIDENZA$8,150

Full specifications

Case

9 specs

Crystal & Dial

5 specs

Crystal Shape

Flat

—

AR Coating

Inner

Underside

Dial Color

White

Silver

Indices

Applied

Painted Arabic numerals

Lume

None

Super-LumiNova

Movement

6 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW220-1

L592.5

Power Reserve

40h

45h

Jewels

Hacking

Yes

Hand-winding

Yes

Complications

None

Hours, minutes, seconds and date

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,200

$8,150

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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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Longines EVIDENZA

Owners widely praise the Longines EVIDENZA for its distinctive tonneau shape, which is seen as a refreshing alternative to standard rectangular watches, and its intricate detailing, including scalloped case ridges and a guilloche dial. The blued hands and dial texture are frequently highlighted as elegant features, with one owner cherishing theirs for 16 years. Some find the date window on the chronograph variant detracts from the overall design, while others appreciate its utility, and one owner notes the "6" numeral is partially cut off. On balance, owners rate the Longines EVIDENZA highly for its unique aesthetic and refined detailing.

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