Which is cheaper, the Marathon OSAR-D (Original SAR with Date) Automatic 41mm or the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton?

At MSRP the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton is the cheaper of the two at $425, against $1,800 for the Marathon OSAR-D (Original SAR with Date) Automatic 41mm — a $1,375 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Marathon OSAR-D (Original SAR with Date) Automatic 41mm or the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton?

The Marathon OSAR-D (Original SAR with Date) Automatic 41mm wears larger at 41mm versus 40mm for the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton — a 1mm difference across the dial.

What movement does the Marathon OSAR-D (Original SAR with Date) Automatic 41mm run compared to the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Marathon OSAR-D (Original SAR with Date) Automatic 41mm uses the Sellita SW220-1 and the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton uses the SII NH38A.

Side by side

Marathon OSAR-D (Original SAR with Date) Automatic 41mmvsSpinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton

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

Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton

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MSRP $425

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

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

Croft Mid-Size Skeleton40mm

Power Reserve

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

Croft Mid-Size Skeleton40h

Water Resistance

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

Croft Mid-Size Skeleton100m

MSRP

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

Croft Mid-Size Skeleton$425

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

Black

Dollar Diver

Movement

1 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW220-1

SII NH38A

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,800

$425

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What people say

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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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Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton

The Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton is noted for its 40mm steel case, sapphire crystal, and 150m water resistance. One owner reports strong performance from the TMI NH70 movement at -3 seconds per day, with very nice lume. On balance, owners find the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton to be a pretty nice option, particularly for its movement performance and lume.

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