What movement does the Marathon OSAR-D (Original SAR with Date) Automatic 36mm run compared to the Orient Classic Watch?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Marathon OSAR-D (Original SAR with Date) Automatic 36mm uses the Sellita SW220-1 and the Orient Classic Watch uses the F6722.

Side by side

Marathon OSAR-D (Original SAR with Date) Automatic 36mmvsOrient Classic Watch

Q: Which is cheaper, the Marathon OSAR-D (Original SAR with Date) Automatic 36mm or the Orient Classic Watch?

At MSRP the Orient Classic Watch is the cheaper of the two at $245, against $1,200 for the Marathon OSAR-D (Original SAR with Date) Automatic 36mm — a $955 gap before any retailer discounting.

Q: Which is bigger, the Marathon OSAR-D (Original SAR with Date) Automatic 36mm or the Orient Classic Watch?

The Orient Classic Watch wears larger at 40mm versus 36mm for the Marathon OSAR-D (Original SAR with Date) Automatic 36mm — a 4mm difference across the dial.

Q: Which has better water resistance, the Marathon OSAR-D (Original SAR with Date) Automatic 36mm or the Orient Classic Watch?

The Marathon OSAR-D (Original SAR with Date) Automatic 36mm is rated to 300m versus 100m for the Orient Classic Watch.

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

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

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MSRP $1,200

Orient Classic Watch

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MSRP $245

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

OSAR-D (Original SAR with Date) Automatic 36mm36mm

Classic Watch40mm

Power Reserve

OSAR-D (Original SAR with Date) Automatic 36mm40h

Classic Watch40h

Water Resistance

OSAR-D (Original SAR with Date) Automatic 36mm300m

Classic Watch100m

MSRP

OSAR-D (Original SAR with Date) Automatic 36mm$1,200

Classic Watch$245

Full specifications

Case

8 specs

Crystal & Dial

4 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

Mineral

Crystal Shape

Flat

—

AR Coating

Inner

—

Indices

Applied

—

Movement

4 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW220-1

F6722

Beat Rate

28,800 vph

21,600 vph

Jewels

Complications

None

Date

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,200

$245

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

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.

Owners widely praise the Orient Classic Watch for its excellent fit and finish, polished look suitable for suits, and classy signed crown. The modern 40mm case size and retro styling are appreciated, allowing it to blend well with any outfit without being ostentatious. The crown is not screw-down but operates smoothly. Overall, owners consider the Orient Classic Watch a well-built, ideal suit watch that they would buy again.

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