Which is cheaper, the Marathon OSAR-D (Original SAR with Date) Automatic 41mm or the Pagani Design PD-1693 GMT?

At MSRP the Pagani Design PD-1693 GMT is the cheaper of the two at $145, against $1,800 for the Marathon OSAR-D (Original SAR with Date) Automatic 41mm — a $1,655 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Marathon OSAR-D (Original SAR with Date) Automatic 41mm or the Pagani Design PD-1693 GMT?

The Pagani Design PD-1693 GMT wears larger at 42mm versus 41mm for the Marathon OSAR-D (Original SAR with Date) Automatic 41mm — a 1mm difference across the dial.

What movement does the Marathon OSAR-D (Original SAR with Date) Automatic 41mm run compared to the Pagani Design PD-1693 GMT?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Marathon OSAR-D (Original SAR with Date) Automatic 41mm uses the Sellita SW220-1 and the Pagani Design PD-1693 GMT uses the Pearl DG5833A.

Side by side

Marathon OSAR-D (Original SAR with Date) Automatic 41mmvsPagani Design PD-1693 GMT

Q: Which has a longer power reserve, the Marathon OSAR-D (Original SAR with Date) Automatic 41mm or the Pagani Design PD-1693 GMT?

The Pagani Design PD-1693 GMT carries a 43-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Marathon OSAR-D (Original SAR with Date) Automatic 41mm.

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

41mm-original-sar-w-date-osar-d

MSRP $1,800

Pagani Design PD-1693 GMT

pd-1693

MSRP $145

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

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

PD-1693 GMT42mm

Power Reserve

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

PD-1693 GMT43h

Water Resistance

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

PD-1693 GMT200m

MSRP

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

PD-1693 GMT$145

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

AR Coating

Inner

Yes

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW220-1

Pearl DG5833A

Power Reserve

40h

43h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,800

$145

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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.

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Pagani Design PD-1693 GMT

Owners widely report issues with the DG5833GMT movement in the Pagani Design PD-1693 GMT, including the minute hand jumping significantly when setting the time and general unreliability leading to failures within months. While one owner noted timekeeping within +/- 5 seconds per day, others suggest opting for models with the NH34 movement. On balance, the consensus is that the Pagani Design PD-1693 GMT's movement reliability is a significant concern for owners.

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