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Marathon OSAR-D (Original SAR with Date) Automatic 36mmvsMarathon MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic

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OSAR-D (Original SAR with Date) Automatic 36mm
MarathonOSAR-D (Original SAR with Date) Automatic 36mm
MSRP $1,200
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic
MarathonMSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic
MSRP $1,800

At a glance

5 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
OSAR-D (Original SAR with Date) Automatic 36mm36mm
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic36mm
Power Reserve
OSAR-D (Original SAR with Date) Automatic 36mm40h
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic40h
Water Resistance
OSAR-D (Original SAR with Date) Automatic 36mm300m
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic300m
MSRP
OSAR-D (Original SAR with Date) Automatic 36mm$1,200
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic$1,800

Full specifications

Case

2 specs
Thickness
13mm
18mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.5mm

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black
White

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW220-1
Sellita SW200-1

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,200
$1,800

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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.

Marathon MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic

The Marathon MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic is lauded for its utilitarian, no-nonsense design, exceptional tritium lume for visibility, and comfortable 41mm wearability. Reviewers highlight its robust build, meeting ISO 6425 dive watch standards and approved for military use, demonstrating durability during demanding activities. One reviewer notes the stock rubber strap requires modification for a proper fit. Overall, reviewers rate the Marathon MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic highly for its focus on utility and ruggedness at its price point.

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