Which is cheaper, the Marathon OSAR-D (Original SAR with Date) Automatic 41mm or the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006?

At MSRP the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006 is the cheaper of the two at $795, against $1,800 for the Marathon OSAR-D (Original SAR with Date) Automatic 41mm — a $1,005 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Marathon OSAR-D (Original SAR with Date) Automatic 41mm or the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006?

The Marathon OSAR-D (Original SAR with Date) Automatic 41mm wears larger at 41mm versus 35mm for the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006 — a 6mm difference across the dial.

What movement does the Marathon OSAR-D (Original SAR with Date) Automatic 41mm run compared to the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Marathon OSAR-D (Original SAR with Date) Automatic 41mm uses the Sellita SW220-1 and the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006 uses the Miyota 9039.

Side by side

Marathon OSAR-D (Original SAR with Date) Automatic 41mmvsKUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006

Q: Which has a longer power reserve, the Marathon OSAR-D (Original SAR with Date) Automatic 41mm or the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006?

The KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006 carries a 42-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Marathon OSAR-D (Original SAR with Date) Automatic 41mm.

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

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MSRP $1,800

KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006

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MSRP $795

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

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

ROYAL SMITH 90-00635mm

Power Reserve

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

ROYAL SMITH 90-00642h

Water Resistance

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

ROYAL SMITH 90-006100m

MSRP

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

ROYAL SMITH 90-006$795

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

4 specs

Crystal Shape

Flat

Dome

AR Coating

Inner

Yes

Dial Color

Black

Ivory

Lume

None

Super-LumiNova

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW220-1

Miyota 9039

Power Reserve

40h

42h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,800

$795

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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.

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KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006

Owners widely praise the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006 for its visual appeal and sapphire crystal with AR coating. The watch functions correctly and keeps time at approximately +5 seconds per day on the wrist, powered by a Miyota 9039 movement. On balance, owners value the watch's aesthetics and specifications, though some question its overall value proposition.

From video reviewers

The watch's unique blend of modern and retro elements is a notable strength, with a textured ivory waffle dial and Breguet numerals giving it the look of a vintage watch from the 1950s and 1960s. A potential drawback is the ~$770 USD price point, which is significant for a microbrand. Reviewers disagree on the movement's accuracy, with one reviewer noting it is noisy and another describing it as a "Japanese-manufactured high beat premium automatic movement".

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