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Marathon OSAR-D (Original SAR with Date) Automatic 46mmvsSternglas Merion

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OSAR-D (Original SAR with Date) Automatic 46mm
MarathonOSAR-D (Original SAR with Date) Automatic 46mm
MSRP $2,500
Merion
SternglasMerion
MSRP $701

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
OSAR-D (Original SAR with Date) Automatic 46mm46mm
Merion41mm
Power Reserve
OSAR-D (Original SAR with Date) Automatic 46mm40h
Merion41h
Water Resistance
OSAR-D (Original SAR with Date) Automatic 46mm300m
Merion200m
MSRP
OSAR-D (Original SAR with Date) Automatic 46mm$2,500
Merion$701

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
46mm
41mm
Thickness
13mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.5mm
49mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Black
Lume
None
Luminova

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW220-1
Seiko TMI NH35
Power Reserve
40h
41h
Jewels
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,500
$701

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What people say

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Marathon OSAR-D (Original SAR with Date) Automatic 46mm

The Marathon OSAR-D (Original SAR with Date) Automatic 46mm is widely regarded as a rugged and legible timepiece, featuring a familiar geometric dial with MaraGlo lume and a white dial with applied hour markers that enhance legibility. Owners and reviewers note its 300-meter water resistance and the reliable Swiss-made Sellita SW200-1 automatic movement with improved shock protection. The watch is described as large, thick, and heavy, with some owners finding it comfortable on the wrist while others note its substantial presence, particularly at a table. Overall, owners and reviewers appreciate the Marathon OSAR-D (Original SAR with Date) Automatic 46mm for its rugged build and excellent legibility.

Sternglas Merion

The value proposition of the Sternglas Merion is consistently praised by reviewers. Reviewers disagree on whether the Sternglas Merion is the best dive watch under €500.

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