Marathon OSAR-D (Original SAR with Date) Automatic 41mmvsJack Mason Pursuit Pro
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Measurements
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OSAR-D (Original SAR with Date) Automatic 41mm
Pursuit Pro
Diameter
41mm
40mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.5mm
lowest
47mm
Thickness
13mm
12.5mm
lowest
Water Resistance
300m
highest
200m
Power Reserve
n/a
68h
MSRP
$1,800
$1,399
lowest
Movement
Sellita SW220-1
La Joux-Perret G101
Case
5 specsCrystal & Dial
1 specsMovement
2 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.
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.
Owners widely praise the Jack Mason Pursuit Pro's robust build quality and value, with reviewers highlighting its scratch-resistant case, grippy 120-click ceramic bezel, and excellent nighttime legibility from its Lumicast lume. The watch features a La Joux-Perret G101 automatic movement regulated in-house to ±5 seconds per day. Some owners suggest other brands for perceived reliability, and one notes the lume is not as strong as a specific Seiko model. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Jack Mason Pursuit Pro highly for its capable tool watch design and strong value proposition.
The La Joux-Perret G101 movement with a 68-hour power reserve is a shared strength. Reviewers were split on the lume performance, with some finding it exceptionally bright and others describing it as underwhelming.
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