Which is cheaper, the Marathon Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic or the Tudor 1926 28mm Automatic?

At MSRP the Tudor 1926 28mm Automatic is the cheaper of the two at $2,400, against $2,500 for the Marathon Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic — a $100 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Marathon Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic or the Tudor 1926 28mm Automatic?

The Marathon Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic wears larger at 46mm versus 28mm for the Tudor 1926 28mm Automatic — a 18mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Marathon Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic or the Tudor 1926 28mm Automatic?

The Marathon Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic is rated to 300m versus 100m for the Tudor 1926 28mm Automatic.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Marathon Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic or the Tudor 1926 28mm Automatic?

The Marathon Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic carries a 40-hour power reserve against 38 hours on the Tudor 1926 28mm Automatic.

What movement does the Marathon Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic run compared to the Tudor 1926 28mm Automatic?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Marathon Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic uses the Sellita SW220-1 and the Tudor 1926 28mm Automatic uses the T201.

Side by side

Marathon Arctic OSAR 46mm AutomaticvsTudor 1926 28mm Automatic

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

Tudor 1926 28mm Automatic

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MSRP $2,400

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic46mm

1926 28mm Automatic28mm

Power Reserve

Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic40h

1926 28mm Automatic38h

Water Resistance

Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic300m

1926 28mm Automatic100m

MSRP

Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic$2,500

1926 28mm Automatic$2,400

Full specifications

Case

9 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

White

Silver

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW220-1

T201

Power Reserve

40h

38h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$2,500

$2,400

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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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Tudor 1926 28mm Automatic

Owners widely praise the Tudor 1926 28mm Automatic for its refined aesthetic and comfortable wearability, with many appreciating its automatic movement and considering it a versatile everyday watch. Some owners note the date window can be difficult to read, and one owner perceives the 28mm size as looking large due to its small bezel and big dial. On balance, owners rate the Tudor 1926 28mm Automatic highly for its refined design and comfortable wearability.

From video reviewers

The smooth and precise bezel action is a notable strength of this watch. A potential drawback is the use of a third-party movement, which may be a drawback for some enthusiasts who prefer in-house calibers.

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