Which is cheaper, the Marathon Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic or the Zelos Eagle 2?

At MSRP the Zelos Eagle 2 is the cheaper of the two at $899, against $2,500 for the Marathon Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic — a $1,601 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Marathon Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic or the Zelos Eagle 2?

The Marathon Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic wears larger at 46mm versus 39mm for the Zelos Eagle 2 — a 7mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Marathon Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic or the Zelos Eagle 2?

The Marathon Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic is rated to 300m versus 100m for the Zelos Eagle 2.

What movement does the Marathon Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic run compared to the Zelos Eagle 2?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Marathon Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic uses the Sellita SW220-1 and the Zelos Eagle 2 uses the La Joux-Perret G100.

Side by side

Marathon Arctic OSAR 46mm AutomaticvsZelos Eagle 2

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

Zelos Eagle 2

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MSRP $899

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic46mm

Eagle 239mm

Power Reserve

Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic40h

Eagle 240h

Water Resistance

Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic300m

Eagle 2100m

MSRP

Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic$2,500

Eagle 2$899

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

White

Anthracite

Movement

1 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW220-1

La Joux-Perret G100

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$2,500

$899

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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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Zelos Eagle 2

Owners widely praise the Zelos Eagle 2's unique meteorite dial and titanium case, with one owner describing it as a "work of art" featuring a fully lumed dial and a scratch-resistant 1,200 Vickers hardness-coated case. The LaJoux Perret G100Soigne movement provides a 68-hour power reserve. Some owners, however, find the dial layout "ugly" and the font thick, while others note minor QC issues like misaligned markers. On balance, owners rate the Zelos Eagle 2 highly for its distinctive meteorite dial and titanium construction at its price point.

From video reviewers

The watch's compact size is a notable strength, with a 39mm diameter case and 11mm thickness making it suitable for a pilot's watch. A potential weakness is the lug-to-lug fit, which may be too large for smaller wrists. Reviewers disagree on the bezel, with one reviewer highlighting the Cerakote finish as a standout feature, while another mentions the watch's bezel in passing without comment.

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