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

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

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

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

Side by side

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

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

At MSRP the Marathon OSAR-D (Original SAR with Date) Automatic 36mm is the cheaper of the two at $1,200, against $5,400 for the Bremont MBII — a $4,200 gap before any retailer discounting.

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

The Bremont MBII wears larger at 43mm versus 36mm for the Marathon OSAR-D (Original SAR with Date) Automatic 36mm — a 7mm difference across the dial.

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 MBII

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MSRP $5,400

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

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

MBII43mm

Power Reserve

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

MBII40h

Water Resistance

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

MBII100m

MSRP

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

MBII$5,400

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

Black

White

Movement

1 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW220-1

BE-36AE

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,200

$5,400

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What people say

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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.

The Bremont MBII is praised for its striking, high-tech pilot's watch aesthetic, reassuring heft, and quality feel, featuring an anti-shock system and customizable barrel. Owners note its condition can be excellent with minor hairlines, and it is presented with all original boxes and papers. A drawback cited is its 38-hour power reserve compared to newer movements. Overall, owners and reviewers consider the Bremont MBII affordable and a good representation of the brand.

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