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Marathon OSAR-D (Original SAR with Date) Automatic 46mmvsanOrdain Model 3 Method

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OSAR-D (Original SAR with Date) Automatic 46mm
MarathonOSAR-D (Original SAR with Date) Automatic 46mm
MSRP $2,500
Model 3 Method
anOrdainModel 3 Method
MSRP $4,693

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
OSAR-D (Original SAR with Date) Automatic 46mm46mm
Model 3 Method39mm
Power Reserve
OSAR-D (Original SAR with Date) Automatic 46mm40h
Model 3 Method56h
Water Resistance
OSAR-D (Original SAR with Date) Automatic 46mm300m
Model 3 Method50m
MSRP
OSAR-D (Original SAR with Date) Automatic 46mm$2,500
Model 3 Method$4,693

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Diameter
46mm
39mm
Thickness
13mm
10.45mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.5mm
46mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Black
Model 3 Method

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW220-1
Sellita SW300
Power Reserve
40h
56h
Jewels
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,500
$4,693

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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.

anOrdain Model 3 Method

Owners widely report the anOrdain Model 3 Method's dial is unique, deep, and colorful, with a textured surface that plays with light. Reviewers praise its craftsmanship and elegant case, noting a slim 39mm profile. Some owners find the skinny lugs less appealing, and one forum member preferred the dial typography of an earlier model and disliked the Model 3 case. While no longer considered a value proposition due to price increases, the quality is deemed worth the cost. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the anOrdain Model 3 Method highly for its unique dial and elegant case craftsmanship.

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