Which is cheaper, the Marathon OSAR-D (Original SAR with Date) Automatic 41mm or the Bremont Altitude 39 Date?

At MSRP the Marathon OSAR-D (Original SAR with Date) Automatic 41mm is the cheaper of the two at $1,800, against $4,250 for the Bremont Altitude 39 Date — a $2,450 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Marathon OSAR-D (Original SAR with Date) Automatic 41mm or the Bremont Altitude 39 Date?

The Marathon OSAR-D (Original SAR with Date) Automatic 41mm wears larger at 41mm versus 39mm for the Bremont Altitude 39 Date — a 2mm difference across the dial.

What movement does the Marathon OSAR-D (Original SAR with Date) Automatic 41mm run compared to the Bremont Altitude 39 Date?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Marathon OSAR-D (Original SAR with Date) Automatic 41mm uses the Sellita SW220-1 and the Bremont Altitude 39 Date uses the BE-92AE.

Side by side

Marathon OSAR-D (Original SAR with Date) Automatic 41mmvsBremont Altitude 39 Date

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Marathon OSAR-D (Original SAR with Date) Automatic 41mm

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MSRP $1,800

Bremont Altitude 39 Date

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MSRP $4,250

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

OSAR-D (Original SAR with Date) Automatic 41mm41mm

Altitude 39 Date39mm

Power Reserve

OSAR-D (Original SAR with Date) Automatic 41mm40h

Altitude 39 Date40h

Water Resistance

OSAR-D (Original SAR with Date) Automatic 41mm300m

Altitude 39 Date100m

MSRP

OSAR-D (Original SAR with Date) Automatic 41mm$1,800

Altitude 39 Date$4,250

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

Black

Silver

Movement

1 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW220-1

BE-92AE

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,800

$4,250

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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 41mm

The Marathon OSAR-D (Original SAR with Date) Automatic 41mm is noted for its highly legible white dial with applied hour markers and a functional date magnifier, emphasizing its tool-watch purpose. Its Swiss-made Sellita SW200-1 movement is considered reliable and serviceable. One reviewer found the bracelet lacked refinement and preferred the rubber strap option. Overall, owners and reviewers appreciate the Marathon OSAR-D (Original SAR with Date) Automatic 41mm for its excellent legibility and robust movement.

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Bremont Altitude 39 Date

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Bremont Altitude 39 Date as a sleek, legible, and everyday-suited pilot's watch, noting its comfortable 39mm 904L steel case and clean dial design. The La Joux-Perret G100 movement is recognized for its 68-hour power reserve and smooth winding feel. Some owners note the bracelet lacks micro-adjustments. On balance, the consensus is that the Bremont Altitude 39 Date is highly regarded for its refined finishing and wearability at 39mm.

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