Marathon OSAR-D (Original SAR with Date) Automatic 41mmvsAlsta Nautoscaph

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Marathon OSAR-D (Original SAR with Date) Automatic 41mm at true scale

OSAR-D (Original SAR with Date) Automatic 41mm

Alsta Nautoscaph at true scale

Nautoscaph

Diameter

41mm

40mm

Lug-to-Lug

43.5mm

lowest

51.3mm

Thickness

13mm

lowest

16.2mm

Water Resistance

300m

300m

Power Reserve

n/a

41h

MSRP

$1,800

$595

lowest

Movement

Sellita SW220-1

Seiko NH35

Case

5 specs
Diameter
41mm
40mm
Thickness
13mm
16.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.5mm
51.3mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black
n/a

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW220-1
Seiko NH35
Power Reserve
0h
41h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,800
$595
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Reviews

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Marathon OSAR-D (Original SAR with Date) Automatic 41mm

The Marathon OSAR-D (Original SAR with Date) Automatic 41mm is noted for its high legibility, featuring large hour markers and a white dial with applied indices. A functional date magnifier is present. The watch utilizes a reliable Sellita SW200-1 automatic movement. One reviewer found the bracelet lacked refinement and preferred the rubber strap option. On balance, reviewers highlight the Marathon OSAR-D (Original SAR with Date) Automatic 41mm's strong legibility and functional design as its primary strengths.

Alsta Nautoscaph

Owners widely report the Alsta NAUTOSCAPH wears comfortably on the wrist, though some find it dense and top-heavy. Reviewers praise its dial design and colorway, with one enthusiastically recommending it for Jaws fans and noting the attractive contrasting polished and brushed finishes. A minor drawback mentioned is the lack of lume at the 3 o'clock position. Community members and reviewers alike consider the €900 price point for the Seiko NH35 movement excessive. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Alsta NAUTOSCAPH highly for its Jaws-inspired aesthetic and attractive dial, despite concerns about its thickness and value proposition.

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