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Marathon OSAR-D (Original SAR with Date) Automatic 36mmvsSeiko Baby Alpinist

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OSAR-D (Original SAR with Date) Automatic 36mm
MarathonOSAR-D (Original SAR with Date) Automatic 36mm
MSRP $1,200
Baby Alpinist
SeikoBaby Alpinist
MSRP $725

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
OSAR-D (Original SAR with Date) Automatic 36mm36mm
Baby Alpinist38mm
Power Reserve
OSAR-D (Original SAR with Date) Automatic 36mm40h
Baby Alpinist70h
Water Resistance
OSAR-D (Original SAR with Date) Automatic 36mm300m
Baby Alpinist200m
MSRP
OSAR-D (Original SAR with Date) Automatic 36mm$1,200
Baby Alpinist$725

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Field
Diameter
36mm
38mm
Thickness
13mm
12.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.5mm
46mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Curved
AR Coating
Inner
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW220-1
6R35
Power Reserve
40h
70h
Jewels
25
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,200
$725

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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.

Seiko Baby Alpinist

Seiko Prospex Land owners widely praise its comfortable, sub-12mm cushion case that wears smaller than its dimensions suggest, and its sharp, attractive appearance featuring outstanding brushing and applied indices. Reviewers note its legible dial, solid movement, and 100m water resistance at a fair price, with some owners appreciating its unique combination of features. However, the stock strap is consistently described as stiff and uncomfortable, and one owner would prefer a numbered bezel over cardinal directions. Accuracy is reported around -10 seconds per day, and the internal rotating bezel's action is considered good for the price but not as refined as higher-end models. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko Prospex Land highly for its comfortable wearability and attractive finishing at its price point.

From video reviewers

The watch's bezel action is smooth and precise. The watch's lume is somewhat lacking, with the hour markers not being as bright as they'd like. Reviewers disagree on the ideal case size, with some preferring 38mm and others 41.4mm.

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