Which is cheaper, the Marathon OSAR-D (Original SAR with Date) Automatic 36mm or the Bremont Altitude MB Meteor?

At MSRP the Marathon OSAR-D (Original SAR with Date) Automatic 36mm is the cheaper of the two at $1,200, against $5,300 for the Bremont Altitude MB Meteor — a $4,100 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Marathon OSAR-D (Original SAR with Date) Automatic 36mm or the Bremont Altitude MB Meteor?

The Bremont Altitude MB Meteor wears larger at 42mm versus 36mm for the Marathon OSAR-D (Original SAR with Date) Automatic 36mm — a 6mm difference across the dial.

What movement does the Marathon OSAR-D (Original SAR with Date) Automatic 36mm run compared to the Bremont Altitude MB Meteor?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Marathon OSAR-D (Original SAR with Date) Automatic 36mm uses the Sellita SW220-1 and the Bremont Altitude MB Meteor uses the BE-92AE.

Side by side

Marathon OSAR-D (Original SAR with Date) Automatic 36mmvsBremont Altitude MB Meteor

Q: Which has better water resistance, the Marathon OSAR-D (Original SAR with Date) Automatic 36mm or the Bremont Altitude MB Meteor?

The Marathon OSAR-D (Original SAR with Date) Automatic 36mm is rated to 300m versus 100m for the Bremont Altitude MB Meteor.

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

Marathon OSAR-D (Original SAR with Date) Automatic 36mm

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MSRP $1,200

Bremont Altitude MB Meteor

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MSRP $5,300

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

OSAR-D (Original SAR with Date) Automatic 36mm36mm

Altitude MB Meteor42mm

Power Reserve

OSAR-D (Original SAR with Date) Automatic 36mm40h

Altitude MB Meteor40h

Water Resistance

OSAR-D (Original SAR with Date) Automatic 36mm300m

Altitude MB Meteor100m

MSRP

OSAR-D (Original SAR with Date) Automatic 36mm$1,200

Altitude MB Meteor$5,300

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Movement

1 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW220-1

BE-92AE

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,200

$5,300

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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

Marathon OSAR-D (Original SAR with Date) Automatic 36mm

Owners widely praise the Marathon OSAR-D (Original SAR with Date) Automatic 36mm for its exceptional legibility, featuring large hour markers and MaraGlo lume. The watch is noted for its comfortable wearability and competent Swiss-made Selitta SW200-1 automatic movement, offering 300-meter water resistance and a sapphire crystal. Some enthusiasts find the price of $1,380 USD on rubber to be excessive, particularly compared to past models or other brands, and the Spartan bracelet is described as lacking refinement. On balance, owners and reviewers find the Marathon OSAR-D Automatic 36mm a reliable and functional tool watch, with its clear dial and robust build being the primary draws.

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Bremont Altitude MB Meteor

The Bremont Altitude MB Meteor features a 42mm Grade 2 titanium case with black DLC finishing and a refined Trip-Tick construction. Reviewers note its slimmer profile and reduced lug-to-lug distance make it more wearable than previous MB models. The watch has a bi-directional Roto-Click inner bezel, a black dial with Felix the Cat imagery and bright yellow accents, and is powered by the automatic calibre BB14-AH with a 68-hour power reserve. Overall, reviewers highlight the Bremont Altitude MB Meteor's improved wearability and distinctive design elements.

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