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Marathon OSAR-D (Original SAR with Date) Automatic 36mmvsOak & Oscar The Sandford

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OSAR-D (Original SAR with Date) Automatic 36mm
MarathonOSAR-D (Original SAR with Date) Automatic 36mm
MSRP $1,200
The Sandford
Oak & OscarThe Sandford
MSRP $1,850

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
OSAR-D (Original SAR with Date) Automatic 36mm36mm
The Sandford40mm
Power Reserve
OSAR-D (Original SAR with Date) Automatic 36mm40h
The Sandford40h
Water Resistance
OSAR-D (Original SAR with Date) Automatic 36mm300m
The Sandford100m
MSRP
OSAR-D (Original SAR with Date) Automatic 36mm$1,200
The Sandford$1,850

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Field
Diameter
36mm
40mm
Thickness
13mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.5mm
46mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black
Charcoal

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW220-1
Complications
None
GMT, Chronograph

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,200
$1,850

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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.

Oak & Oscar The Sandford

Oak & Oscar The Sandford owners report it wears well, with one noting the PVD variant feels like a dream on the wrist. One owner states their Sandford GMT was in excellent condition, recently serviced by the brand, with only minor cosmetic flaws. Overall, owners appreciate the comfortable wearability of Oak & Oscar The Sandford, with one highlighting the PVD finish as a particular positive.

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