Which is cheaper, the Marathon Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic or the Hamilton American Classic Intra-Matic Auto?

At MSRP the Hamilton American Classic Intra-Matic Auto is the cheaper of the two at $1,275, against $2,500 for the Marathon Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic — a $1,225 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Marathon Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic or the Hamilton American Classic Intra-Matic Auto?

The Marathon Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic wears larger at 46mm versus 40mm for the Hamilton American Classic Intra-Matic Auto — a 6mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Marathon Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic or the Hamilton American Classic Intra-Matic Auto?

The Marathon Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic is rated to 300m versus 50m for the Hamilton American Classic Intra-Matic Auto.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Marathon Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic or the Hamilton American Classic Intra-Matic Auto?

The Hamilton American Classic Intra-Matic Auto carries a 80-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Marathon Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic.

What movement does the Marathon Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic run compared to the Hamilton American Classic Intra-Matic Auto?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Marathon Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic uses the Sellita SW220-1 and the Hamilton American Classic Intra-Matic Auto uses the H-10.

Side by side

Marathon Arctic OSAR 46mm AutomaticvsHamilton American Classic Intra-Matic Auto

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

Hamilton American Classic Intra-Matic Auto

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MSRP $1,275

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic46mm

American Classic Intra-Matic Auto40mm

Power Reserve

Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic40h

American Classic Intra-Matic Auto80h

Water Resistance

Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic300m

American Classic Intra-Matic Auto50m

MSRP

Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic$2,500

American Classic Intra-Matic Auto$1,275

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW220-1

H-10

Power Reserve

40h

80h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$2,500

$1,275

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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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Hamilton American Classic Intra-Matic Auto

Owners widely praise the Hamilton American Classic Intra-Matic Auto for its thinness, perfect size, and vintage charm, with some preferring its contrasting tachymeter and larger subdials. One owner notes the rotor can be quite loud. The Hamilton American Classic Intra-Matic Auto is considered by some to be the best watch with a 2892 movement for the price. Overall, owners rate the Hamilton American Classic Intra-Matic Auto highly for its vintage charm and wearability at the price.

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