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Marathon OSAR-D (Original SAR with Date) Automatic 41mmvsOak & Oscar The Olmsted 38

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OSAR-D (Original SAR with Date) Automatic 41mm
MarathonOSAR-D (Original SAR with Date) Automatic 41mm
MSRP $1,800
The Olmsted 38
Oak & OscarThe Olmsted 38
MSRP $1,775

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
OSAR-D (Original SAR with Date) Automatic 41mm41mm
The Olmsted 3838mm
Power Reserve
OSAR-D (Original SAR with Date) Automatic 41mm40h
The Olmsted 3842h
Water Resistance
OSAR-D (Original SAR with Date) Automatic 41mm300m
The Olmsted 38100m
MSRP
OSAR-D (Original SAR with Date) Automatic 41mm$1,800
The Olmsted 38$1,775

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Field
Diameter
41mm
38mm
Thickness
13mm
10.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.5mm
44.9mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Water Resistance
300m
100m
Caseback
Solid
Solid screw-down

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Double-domed
AR Coating
Inner
Underside
Dial Color
Black
Green
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW220-1
Sellita SW300
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
4 vph
Power Reserve
40h
42h
Complications
None
GMT, Chronograph, Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,800
$1,775

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What people say

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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.

Oak & Oscar The Olmsted 38

Oak & Oscar The Olmsted 38 is praised for its sharp, stealthy aesthetic with a durable ceramic-coated stainless steel case and a clean, no-date dial. Reviewers highlight its excellent wearability at 38mm and the value proposition at $1,475, which includes two strap options. The watch features a sandwich dial with stencil numerals and orange accents, powered by a modified ETA 2892-A2 movement. Overall, reviewers find Oak & Oscar The Olmsted 38 to be a modern and aggressive take on the classic field watch, offering exceptional value.

From video reviewers

The Olmsted 38 features tightly executed tolerances and an ultra-fine level of finishing. Reviewers did not reach a consensus on any weaknesses. Reviewers did not explicitly disagree on any points.

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