Marathon OSAR-D (Original SAR with Date) Automatic 41mmvsOrient Multi-Year Calendar

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.

Owners report the Orient Multi-Year Calendar features a complex analog display for tracking days and dates across multiple years, housed in a 45mm stainless steel case with 100m water resistance. Some owners view the watch as a visually appealing novelty, noting that manual adjustment is required for months and that the older 20-year calendar version is difficult to find. One owner observed only light signs of wear on their watch, with minor desk rash on the buckle visible only under magnification. On balance, owners appreciate the unique calendar complication as a visually appealing novelty.