Which is cheaper, the Marathon OSAR-D (Original SAR with Date) Automatic 46mm or the Longines FLAGSHIP HERITAGE?

At MSRP the Longines FLAGSHIP HERITAGE is the cheaper of the two at $2,150, against $2,500 for the Marathon OSAR-D (Original SAR with Date) Automatic 46mm — a $350 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Marathon OSAR-D (Original SAR with Date) Automatic 46mm or the Longines FLAGSHIP HERITAGE?

The Marathon OSAR-D (Original SAR with Date) Automatic 46mm wears larger at 46mm versus 38.5mm for the Longines FLAGSHIP HERITAGE — a 7.5mm difference across the dial.

What movement does the Marathon OSAR-D (Original SAR with Date) Automatic 46mm run compared to the Longines FLAGSHIP HERITAGE?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Marathon OSAR-D (Original SAR with Date) Automatic 46mm uses the Sellita SW220-1 and the Longines FLAGSHIP HERITAGE uses the L615.3.

Side by side

Marathon OSAR-D (Original SAR with Date) Automatic 46mmvsLongines FLAGSHIP HERITAGE

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

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

46mm-original-sar-w-date-on-3-piece-rubber-strap-kit-osar-d

MSRP $2,500

Longines FLAGSHIP HERITAGE

L4.795.4.58.0

MSRP $2,150

At a glance

20 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

OSAR-D (Original SAR with Date) Automatic 46mm46mm

FLAGSHIP HERITAGE38.5mm

Power Reserve

OSAR-D (Original SAR with Date) Automatic 46mm40h

FLAGSHIP HERITAGE—

Water Resistance

OSAR-D (Original SAR with Date) Automatic 46mm300m

FLAGSHIP HERITAGE30m

MSRP

OSAR-D (Original SAR with Date) Automatic 46mm$2,500

FLAGSHIP HERITAGE$2,150

Full specifications

Case

9 specs

Crystal & Dial

4 specs

Crystal Shape

Flat

—

AR Coating

Inner

—

Dial Color

Black

Anthracite

Indices

Applied

—

Movement

6 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW220-1

L615.3

Beat Rate

28,800 vph

0 vph

Power Reserve

40h

Jewels

Hacking

Yes

Hand-winding

Yes

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$2,500

$2,150

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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.

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Longines FLAGSHIP HERITAGE

The Longines Flagship Heritage is widely praised for its impeccable finishing, timeless vintage-inspired design, and exceptional value, with reviewers highlighting its elegant cream dial with gilt markers, dauphine hands, and applied logo, as well as its comfortable 38.5mm case size. Owners appreciate its refined aesthetic, suitable for dressed occasions and as a first watch, and some note the special design on the case back. However, its 42-hour power reserve and 12.4mm thickness are flagged as drawbacks, with one owner suspecting an issue with the self-winding mechanism. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Longines Flagship Heritage highly for its elegant vintage design and exceptional value at its price point.

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