Which is cheaper, the Marathon OSAR-D (Original SAR with Date) Automatic 41mm or the Christopher Ward The Twelve Midnight?

At MSRP the Christopher Ward The Twelve Midnight is the cheaper of the two at $1,210, against $1,800 for the Marathon OSAR-D (Original SAR with Date) Automatic 41mm — a $590 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Marathon OSAR-D (Original SAR with Date) Automatic 41mm or the Christopher Ward The Twelve Midnight?

The Christopher Ward The Twelve Midnight wears larger at 43.3mm versus 41mm for the Marathon OSAR-D (Original SAR with Date) Automatic 41mm — a 2.3mm difference across the dial.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Marathon OSAR-D (Original SAR with Date) Automatic 41mm or the Christopher Ward The Twelve Midnight?

The Marathon OSAR-D (Original SAR with Date) Automatic 41mm carries a 40-hour power reserve against 38 hours on the Christopher Ward The Twelve Midnight.

What movement does the Marathon OSAR-D (Original SAR with Date) Automatic 41mm run compared to the Christopher Ward The Twelve Midnight?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Marathon OSAR-D (Original SAR with Date) Automatic 41mm uses the Sellita SW220-1 and the Christopher Ward The Twelve Midnight uses the SW200.

Side by side

Marathon OSAR-D (Original SAR with Date) Automatic 41mmvsChristopher Ward The Twelve Midnight

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

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

41mm-original-sar-w-date-osar-d

MSRP $1,800

Christopher Ward The Twelve Midnight

C12-38ADA1-MXII-RK

MSRP $1,210

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

OSAR-D (Original SAR with Date) Automatic 41mm41mm

The Twelve Midnight43.3mm

Power Reserve

OSAR-D (Original SAR with Date) Automatic 41mm40h

The Twelve Midnight38h

Water Resistance

OSAR-D (Original SAR with Date) Automatic 41mm300m

The Twelve Midnight100m

MSRP

OSAR-D (Original SAR with Date) Automatic 41mm$1,800

The Twelve Midnight$1,210

Full specifications

Case

8 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Lume

None

SLN X1 BL C1

Movement

5 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW220-1

SW200

Beat Rate

28,800 vph

4 vph

Power Reserve

40h

38h

Jewels

Complications

None

GMT, Moonphase, Day-date, Date

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,800

$1,210

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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 41mm

The Marathon OSAR-D (Original SAR with Date) Automatic 41mm is noted for its highly legible white dial with applied hour markers and a functional date magnifier, emphasizing its tool-watch purpose. Its Swiss-made Sellita SW200-1 movement is considered reliable and serviceable. One reviewer found the bracelet lacked refinement and preferred the rubber strap option. Overall, owners and reviewers appreciate the Marathon OSAR-D (Original SAR with Date) Automatic 41mm for its excellent legibility and robust movement.

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Christopher Ward The Twelve Midnight

Owners and reviewers widely praise Christopher Ward The Twelve Midnight for its excellent value, with particular commendation for its case and bracelet finishing, dial texture, and lume. Some owners note the dial is silver rather than white, and a few find the bracelet links have sharp edges and the clasp lacks micro-adjustment. The watch is noted for its thin case, offering exceptional wrist comfort. Overall, owners and reviewers rate Christopher Ward The Twelve Midnight highly for its impressive finishing and comfort at the price point.

From video reviewers

The black lacquer dial's quality and premium feel are consistently praised. Reviewers express reservations about the watch's value or execution. Reviewers disagree on whether the watch's objective merits translate to personal appeal.

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