Which is cheaper, the Marathon Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic or the Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION?

At MSRP the Marathon Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic is the cheaper of the two at $2,500, against $2,600 for the Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION — a $100 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Marathon Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic or the Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION?

The Marathon Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic wears larger at 46mm versus 39mm for the Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION — a 7mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Marathon Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic or the Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION?

The Marathon Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic is rated to 300m versus 30m for the Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Marathon Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic or the Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION?

The Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION carries a 72-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 Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Marathon Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic uses the Sellita SW220-1 and the Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION uses the L888.5.

Side by side

Marathon Arctic OSAR 46mm AutomaticvsLongines ELEGANT COLLECTION

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

Marathon Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic

46mm-arctic-original-sar-w-date-on-3-piece-rubber-strap-kit-osar-d

MSRP $2,500

Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION

L4.910.4.99.6

MSRP $2,600

At a glance

22 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic46mm

ELEGANT COLLECTION39mm

Power Reserve

Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic40h

ELEGANT COLLECTION72h

Water Resistance

Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic300m

ELEGANT COLLECTION30m

MSRP

Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic$2,500

ELEGANT COLLECTION$2,600

Full specifications

Case

9 specs

Crystal & Dial

5 specs

Crystal Shape

Flat

—

AR Coating

Inner

—

Dial Color

White

Blue

Indices

Applied

Diamond indexes

Lume

None

Super-LumiNova

Movement

7 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW220-1

L888.5

Beat Rate

28,800 vph

25,200 vph

Power Reserve

40h

72h

Jewels

Hacking

Yes

Hand-winding

Yes

Complications

None

Hours, minutes, seconds and date

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$2,500

$2,600

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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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Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION

The Longines Elegant Collection is widely praised for its value and traditional styling, offering versatility for both casual and formal wear. Owners note its elegant appearance can be suitable for any occasion. However, some find its thickness and hand color potentially confusing, with polished hands sometimes difficult to read in certain light. On balance, owners rate the Longines Elegant Collection highly for its value and timeless design.

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