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

Both watches run automatic movements — the Marathon OSAR-D (Original SAR with Date) Automatic 36mm uses the Sellita SW220-1 and the Bremont Broadsword uses the BE-95-2AV.

Side by side

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

Q: Which is cheaper, the Marathon OSAR-D (Original SAR with Date) Automatic 36mm or the Bremont Broadsword?

At MSRP the Marathon OSAR-D (Original SAR with Date) Automatic 36mm is the cheaper of the two at $1,200, against $3,850 for the Bremont Broadsword — a $2,650 gap before any retailer discounting.

Q: Which is bigger, the Marathon OSAR-D (Original SAR with Date) Automatic 36mm or the Bremont Broadsword?

The Bremont Broadsword wears larger at 40mm versus 36mm for the Marathon OSAR-D (Original SAR with Date) Automatic 36mm — a 4mm difference across the dial.

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

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

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 Broadsword

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MSRP $3,850

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

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

Broadsword40mm

Power Reserve

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

Broadsword40h

Water Resistance

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

Broadsword100m

MSRP

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

Broadsword$3,850

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

Black

Bronze

Movement

1 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW220-1

BE-95-2AV

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,200

$3,850

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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.

Owners widely praise the Bremont Broadsword for its versatile GADA (go anywhere, do anything) capability, noting it pairs well with various straps and can be dressed up or down. One owner highlights the impressive build quality and finishing, while another specifically commends the sandwich dial. A few marks from strap changes were noted by one owner. Overall, owners rate the Bremont Broadsword highly for its versatility and build quality.

From video reviewers

The bead-blasted 40mm steel case finishing is a consistent strength. No shared weaknesses were identified. Reviewers did not explicitly disagree on any points.

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