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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.

Orient AA02 Diver Watch

Owners widely praise the Orient AA02 Diver Watch for its impressive quality and value, noting it as a keeper with considerable charm. The F6922 automatic movement offers hand-winding and hacking capabilities, and the watch features a 40-hour power reserve and a mineral crystal. Some owners have opted to replace the stock bracelet. On balance, owners rate the Orient AA02 Diver Watch highly for its exceptional value and overall quality at its affordable price point.

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
OSAR-D (Original SAR with Date) Automatic 36mm36mm
AA02 Diver Watch41.5mm
Power Reserve
OSAR-D (Original SAR with Date) Automatic 36mm
AA02 Diver Watch40h
Water Resistance
OSAR-D (Original SAR with Date) Automatic 36mm300m
AA02 Diver Watch200m
MSRP
OSAR-D (Original SAR with Date) Automatic 36mm$1,200
AA02 Diver Watch$285

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
36mm
41.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.5mm
47mm
Lug Width
18mm
22mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Mineral

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW220-1
Orient F6922
Beat Rate
0 vph
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
0h
40h
Jewels
0
22
Hacking
No
Yes
Hand-winding
No
Yes
Complications
None
Day-date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,200
$285
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