Which is cheaper, the Marathon Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic or the Tissot PR 100 Sport Chic?

At MSRP the Tissot PR 100 Sport Chic is the cheaper of the two at $625, against $2,500 for the Marathon Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic — a $1,875 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Marathon Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic or the Tissot PR 100 Sport Chic?

The Marathon Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic wears larger at 46mm versus 36mm for the Tissot PR 100 Sport Chic — a 10mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Marathon Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic or the Tissot PR 100 Sport Chic?

The Marathon Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic is rated to 300m versus 100m for the Tissot PR 100 Sport Chic.

What movement does the Marathon Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic run compared to the Tissot PR 100 Sport Chic?

The Marathon Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic runs a automatic caliber (Sellita SW220-1), while the Tissot PR 100 Sport Chic runs a quartz.

Side by side

Marathon Arctic OSAR 46mm AutomaticvsTissot PR 100 Sport Chic

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

Tissot PR 100 Sport Chic

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MSRP $625

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic46mm

PR 100 Sport Chic36mm

Power Reserve

Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic40h

PR 100 Sport Chic40h

Water Resistance

Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic300m

PR 100 Sport Chic100m

MSRP

Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic$2,500

PR 100 Sport Chic$625

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

4 specs

AR Coating

Inner

Yes

Dial Color

White

White mother-of-pearl

Indices

Applied

Diamonds

Lume

None

Super-LumiNova ®

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW220-1

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Type

Automatic

Quartz

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$2,500

$625

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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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Tissot PR 100 Sport Chic

Owners widely praise the Tissot PR 100 Sport Chic for its robust build, 100m water resistance, and sapphire crystal, with one owner highlighting the 36mm size and mother-of-pearl dial as appealing. The ETA quartz movement is considered trustworthy, and the watch is seen as a versatile option for everyday wear. However, some find the quartz movement less engaging, and one owner expressed concern about the durability of rose gold PVD coating over time. Overall, owners and reviewers consider the Tissot PR 100 Sport Chic a solid, value-driven quartz watch suitable for casual and sports wear.

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