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Marathon OSAR-D (Original SAR with Date) Automatic 36mmvsZelos Nova 37

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OSAR-D (Original SAR with Date) Automatic 36mm
MarathonOSAR-D (Original SAR with Date) Automatic 36mm
MSRP $1,200
Nova 37
ZelosNova 37
MSRP $899

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
OSAR-D (Original SAR with Date) Automatic 36mm36mm
Nova 3737mm
Power Reserve
OSAR-D (Original SAR with Date) Automatic 36mm40h
Nova 3740h
Water Resistance
OSAR-D (Original SAR with Date) Automatic 36mm300m
Nova 3750m
MSRP
OSAR-D (Original SAR with Date) Automatic 36mm$1,200
Nova 37$899

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
36mm
37mm
Thickness
13mm
7mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.5mm
37mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Water Resistance
300m
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Black
Salmon

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW220-1
ETA 7001
Type
Automatic
Manual

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,200
$899

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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.

Zelos Nova 37

Owners widely praise the Zelos Nova 37's spectacular 37mm dimensions and extremely light, thin wearability. The meteorite dial is frequently highlighted as a captivating feature, though some reviewers suggest simpler indices would improve legibility over the Arabic numerals. The watch is considered a considerable value at $1,999. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Zelos Nova 37 highly for its excellent dimensions and dial execution at the price.

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