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Marathon OSAR-D (Original SAR with Date) Automatic 36mmvsZelos Hammerhead (Tantalum LE)

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OSAR-D (Original SAR with Date) Automatic 36mm
MarathonOSAR-D (Original SAR with Date) Automatic 36mm
MSRP $1,200
Hammerhead (Tantalum LE)
ZelosHammerhead (Tantalum LE)
MSRP $1,499

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
OSAR-D (Original SAR with Date) Automatic 36mm36mm
Hammerhead (Tantalum LE)44mm
Power Reserve
OSAR-D (Original SAR with Date) Automatic 36mm40h
Hammerhead (Tantalum LE)40h
Water Resistance
OSAR-D (Original SAR with Date) Automatic 36mm300m
Hammerhead (Tantalum LE)300m
MSRP
OSAR-D (Original SAR with Date) Automatic 36mm$1,200
Hammerhead (Tantalum LE)$1,499

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
36mm
44mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.5mm
44mm
Lug Width
18mm
22mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Titanium

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Black
Tantalum LE

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW220-1
Seiko NH35

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,200
$1,499

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What people say

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Marathon OSAR-D (Original SAR with Date) Automatic 36mm

Owners widely praise the Marathon OSAR-D (Original SAR with Date) Automatic 36mm for its exceptional legibility, featuring large hour markers and MaraGlo lume. The watch is noted for its comfortable wearability and competent Swiss-made Selitta SW200-1 automatic movement, offering 300-meter water resistance and a sapphire crystal. Some enthusiasts find the price of $1,380 USD on rubber to be excessive, particularly compared to past models or other brands, and the Spartan bracelet is described as lacking refinement. On balance, owners and reviewers find the Marathon OSAR-D Automatic 36mm a reliable and functional tool watch, with its clear dial and robust build being the primary draws.

Zelos Hammerhead (Tantalum LE)

The Zelos Hammerhead (Tantalum LE) features a forged carbon dial and bezel insert with infused lume. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Zelos Hammerhead (Tantalum LE) highly for its unique material composition and substantial feel.

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