Marathon JDD (Jumbo Day/Date) Anthracite Diver's AutomaticvsBoldr Odyssey Bronze

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Marathon JDD (Jumbo Day/Date) Anthracite Diver's Automatic at true scale

JDD (Jumbo Day/Date) Anthracite Diver's Automatic

Boldr Odyssey Bronze at true scale

Odyssey Bronze

Diameter

46mm

45.5mm

Lug-to-Lug

55mm

52mm

lowest

Thickness

18mm

16.8mm

lowest

Water Resistance

300m

500m

highest

MSRP

$3,250

$649

lowest

Movement

Sellita SW220-1

Seiko NH35

Case

5 specs
Diameter
46mm
45.5mm
Thickness
18mm
16.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
55mm
52mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel (Anthracite IP)
Bronze
Water Resistance
300m
500m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
n/a
Yes
Dial Color
Anthracite
Auburn
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW220-1
Seiko NH35

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,250
$649
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Marathon JDD (Jumbo Day/Date) Anthracite Diver's Automatic

The Marathon JDD (Jumbo Day/Date) Anthracite Diver's Automatic is widely praised as a tough, underrated tool watch with excellent legibility due to its tritium lume. Owners appreciate its robust build and lifestyle appeal, though its 46mm size is a common point of criticism, with some finding it heavy and top-heavy. One reviewer noted the white day/date discs clash with the anthracite dial, and an owner observed the watch running about 10 seconds fast over three days. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Marathon JDD (Jumbo Day/Date) Anthracite Diver's Automatic highly for its robust build and excellent legibility as a tool watch, despite its substantial size.

Boldr Odyssey Bronze

The Boldr Odyssey Bronze is praised for its robust, ship-like aesthetic and substantial feel, with its meteorite dial and OEM Horween strap noted as unique features. Owners report the 45.5mm case size and 500m water resistance as significant attributes. Some criticism exists regarding the movement used at its price point, though owners feel the style, fit, finish, and specifications compensate. Overall, owners rate the Boldr Odyssey Bronze highly for its distinctive meteorite dial and robust build at its price point.

From video reviewers

The 500m water resistance and Lumicast lume are standout features. The 45mm+ case size is a drawback for some wrists.

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