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Marathon OSAR-D (Original SAR with Date) Automatic 41mmvsMarathon MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz

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OSAR-D (Original SAR with Date) Automatic 41mm
MarathonOSAR-D (Original SAR with Date) Automatic 41mm
MSRP $1,800
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz
MarathonMSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz
MSRP $1,450

At a glance

6 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
OSAR-D (Original SAR with Date) Automatic 41mm41mm
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz36mm
Power Reserve
OSAR-D (Original SAR with Date) Automatic 41mm40h
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz40h
Water Resistance
OSAR-D (Original SAR with Date) Automatic 41mm300m
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz300m
MSRP
OSAR-D (Original SAR with Date) Automatic 41mm$1,800
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz$1,450

Full specifications

Case

3 specs
Diameter
41mm
36mm
Thickness
13mm
18mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.5mm

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW220-1
Swiss High-Torque Quartz
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,800
$1,450

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What people say

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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 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.

Marathon MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz

Owners widely praise the Marathon MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz for its tool-like aesthetic, bright tritium lume, and satisfying bezel action, making it enjoyable to handle and use. One owner finds the 36mm case comfortable after an initial adjustment period, while another reports accuracy within a few seconds of atomic time. On balance, owners rate the Marathon MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz highly for its superb value and enjoyable tool-watch characteristics.

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