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Marathon OSAR-D (Original SAR with Date) Automatic 36mmvsTudor 1926 39mm Automatic

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OSAR-D (Original SAR with Date) Automatic 36mm
MarathonOSAR-D (Original SAR with Date) Automatic 36mm
MSRP $1,200
1926 39mm Automatic
Tudor1926 39mm Automatic
MSRP $2,575
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.

Tudor 1926 39mm Automatic

Owners widely praise the Tudor 1926 39mm Automatic for its gorgeous appearance in person and excellent value, feeling they receive more than they pay for. It is considered a versatile everyday watch, suitable as a dress watch with 330 ft water resistance. Some owners note the 39mm Tudor 1926 wears larger than its stated size due to its small bezel and big dial, though it feels perfect on wrists just under 7 inches. One reviewer notes the Tudor 1926 Luna variant features a moonphase complication and uses a Sellita SW280-1 movement with a 38-hour power reserve. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Tudor 1926 39mm Automatic highly for its aesthetic appeal and perceived value.

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
OSAR-D (Original SAR with Date) Automatic 36mm36mm
1926 39mm Automatic39mm
Power Reserve
OSAR-D (Original SAR with Date) Automatic 36mm40h
1926 39mm Automatic38h
Water Resistance
OSAR-D (Original SAR with Date) Automatic 36mm300m
1926 39mm Automatic100m
MSRP
OSAR-D (Original SAR with Date) Automatic 36mm$1,200
1926 39mm Automatic$2,575

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
36mm
39mm
Thickness
13mm
9.1mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.5mm
46mm
Lug Width
18mm
15mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Polished
Water Resistance
300m
100m
Caseback
Solid
Solid screw-down

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black
Silver

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW220-1
T601
Power Reserve
40h
38h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,200
$2,575
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