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Marathon OSAR-D (Original SAR with Date) Automatic 36mmvsTraska Seafarer Charcoal

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OSAR-D (Original SAR with Date) Automatic 36mm
MarathonOSAR-D (Original SAR with Date) Automatic 36mm
MSRP $1,200
Seafarer Charcoal
TraskaSeafarer Charcoal
MSRP $665

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
OSAR-D (Original SAR with Date) Automatic 36mm36mm
Seafarer Charcoal40mm
Power Reserve
OSAR-D (Original SAR with Date) Automatic 36mm40h
Seafarer Charcoal42h
Water Resistance
OSAR-D (Original SAR with Date) Automatic 36mm300m
Seafarer Charcoal150m
MSRP
OSAR-D (Original SAR with Date) Automatic 36mm$1,200
Seafarer Charcoal$665

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
36mm
40mm
Thickness
13mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.5mm
46mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Brushed + Polished
Water Resistance
300m
150m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Underside
Dial Color
Black
White
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova BGW9

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW220-1
9039
Power Reserve
40h
42h
Jewels
25
24
Complications
None
Chronograph

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,200
$665

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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.

Traska Seafarer Charcoal

The Traska Seafarer Charcoal's notable strength is its refined finishing, which elevates it from a field watch to a luxury-like piece. A shared weakness is the dim lume, which may be a drawback for those who value nighttime visibility. Reviewers disagree on the watch's build, with one reviewer noting a more substantial build and larger case size, while the other does not mention this feature.

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