Which is cheaper, the Marathon Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic or the Sinn 6068?

At MSRP the Marathon Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic is the cheaper of the two at $2,500, against $2,754 for the Sinn 6068 — a $254 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Marathon Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic or the Sinn 6068?

The Marathon Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic wears larger at 46mm versus 38.5mm for the Sinn 6068 — a 7.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Marathon Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic or the Sinn 6068?

The Marathon Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic is rated to 300m versus 100m for the Sinn 6068.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Marathon Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic or the Sinn 6068?

The Marathon Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic carries a 40-hour power reserve against 38 hours on the Sinn 6068.

What movement does the Marathon Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic run compared to the Sinn 6068?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Marathon Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic uses the Sellita SW220-1 and the Sinn 6068 uses the SW 300-1.

Side by side

Marathon Arctic OSAR 46mm AutomaticvsSinn 6068

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

Marathon Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic

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MSRP $2,500

Sinn 6068

6068

MSRP $2,754

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic46mm

606838.5mm

Power Reserve

Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic40h

606838h

Water Resistance

Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic300m

6068100m

MSRP

Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic$2,500

6068$2,754

Full specifications

Case

9 specs

Crystal & Dial

4 specs

Crystal Shape

Flat

—

AR Coating

Inner

Underside

Dial Color

White

Black

Lume

None

Luminescent

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW220-1

SW 300-1

Power Reserve

40h

38h

Complications

None

GMT, Date

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$2,500

$2,754

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What people say

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Marathon Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic

Owners widely praise the Marathon Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic for its overbuilt toughness and industrial, instrument-like aesthetic, with some preferring the Arctic dial for legibility. One owner notes the automatic movement may be unnecessary for rough use compared to a quartz option. Reviewers mention the MaraGlo luminous paint and a Sellita SW200-1 automatic movement. Some owners question its rising price and luxury positioning, with one reporting poor lume and movement performance. Overall, owners value the Marathon Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic for its robust build and utilitarian design.

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Sinn 6068

Owners widely praise the Sinn 6068 for its clean aesthetic and compact size, fitting well under a dress cuff. One owner sold theirs due to insufficient wrist time. A user notes the GMT hand on the 6060 variant is not fully independent. Overall, owners rate the Sinn 6068 highly for its blend of classy and functional design suitable for everyday wear.

From video reviewers

The watch's 12-hour UTC function is a notable feature, allowing for the display of two time zones on a 12-hour basis. The watch's lume brightness is a weakness, with reviewers noting that the luminous paint on the hands and appliqués is not particularly strong. Reviewers disagree on the watch's overall appearance, with one reviewer mentioning a sleek appearance due to the polished stainless steel case, while the other reviewer does not provide a description of the watch's appearance.

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