Which is cheaper, the Marathon OSAR-D (Original SAR with Date) Automatic 36mm or the Zelos Starfighter Chronograph?

At MSRP the Marathon OSAR-D (Original SAR with Date) Automatic 36mm is the cheaper of the two at $1,200, against $1,799 for the Zelos Starfighter Chronograph — a $599 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Marathon OSAR-D (Original SAR with Date) Automatic 36mm or the Zelos Starfighter Chronograph?

The Zelos Starfighter Chronograph wears larger at 41mm versus 36mm for the Marathon OSAR-D (Original SAR with Date) Automatic 36mm — a 5mm difference across the dial.

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

Both watches run automatic movements — the Marathon OSAR-D (Original SAR with Date) Automatic 36mm uses the Sellita SW220-1 and the Zelos Starfighter Chronograph uses the ETA 2894 Élaboré.

Side by side

Marathon OSAR-D (Original SAR with Date) Automatic 36mmvsZelos Starfighter Chronograph

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

The Marathon OSAR-D (Original SAR with Date) Automatic 36mm is rated to 300m versus 50m for the Zelos Starfighter Chronograph.

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

Zelos Starfighter Chronograph

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MSRP $1,799

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

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

Starfighter Chronograph41mm

Power Reserve

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

Starfighter Chronograph40h

Water Resistance

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

Starfighter Chronograph50m

MSRP

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

Starfighter Chronograph$1,799

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

Black

Spitfire LE

Movement

1 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW220-1

ETA 2894 Élaboré

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,200

$1,799

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What people say

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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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Zelos Starfighter Chronograph

Owners find the Zelos Starfighter Chronograph appealing, with one noting the beauty of the Aventurine dial and another praising the blue dial and lumed subdials. One owner is selling the watch to acquire other chronographs. Overall, owners appreciate the aesthetic appeal of the Zelos Starfighter Chronograph, particularly its dial options and lumed subdials.

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