Which is cheaper, the Marathon OSAR-D (Original SAR with Date) Automatic 46mm or the Hamilton American Classic Intra-Matic Auto?

At MSRP the Hamilton American Classic Intra-Matic Auto is the cheaper of the two at $1,275, against $2,500 for the Marathon OSAR-D (Original SAR with Date) Automatic 46mm — a $1,225 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Marathon OSAR-D (Original SAR with Date) Automatic 46mm or the Hamilton American Classic Intra-Matic Auto?

The Marathon OSAR-D (Original SAR with Date) Automatic 46mm wears larger at 46mm versus 40mm for the Hamilton American Classic Intra-Matic Auto — a 6mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Marathon OSAR-D (Original SAR with Date) Automatic 46mm or the Hamilton American Classic Intra-Matic Auto?

The Marathon OSAR-D (Original SAR with Date) Automatic 46mm is rated to 300m versus 50m for the Hamilton American Classic Intra-Matic Auto.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Marathon OSAR-D (Original SAR with Date) Automatic 46mm or the Hamilton American Classic Intra-Matic Auto?

The Hamilton American Classic Intra-Matic Auto carries a 80-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Marathon OSAR-D (Original SAR with Date) Automatic 46mm.

What movement does the Marathon OSAR-D (Original SAR with Date) Automatic 46mm run compared to the Hamilton American Classic Intra-Matic Auto?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Marathon OSAR-D (Original SAR with Date) Automatic 46mm uses the Sellita SW220-1 and the Hamilton American Classic Intra-Matic Auto uses the H-10.

Side by side

Marathon OSAR-D (Original SAR with Date) Automatic 46mmvsHamilton American Classic Intra-Matic Auto

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

Marathon OSAR-D (Original SAR with Date) Automatic 46mm

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MSRP $2,500

Hamilton American Classic Intra-Matic Auto

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MSRP $1,275

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

OSAR-D (Original SAR with Date) Automatic 46mm46mm

American Classic Intra-Matic Auto40mm

Power Reserve

OSAR-D (Original SAR with Date) Automatic 46mm40h

American Classic Intra-Matic Auto80h

Water Resistance

OSAR-D (Original SAR with Date) Automatic 46mm300m

American Classic Intra-Matic Auto50m

MSRP

OSAR-D (Original SAR with Date) Automatic 46mm$2,500

American Classic Intra-Matic Auto$1,275

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

Black

White

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW220-1

H-10

Power Reserve

40h

80h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$2,500

$1,275

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Marathon OSAR-D (Original SAR with Date) Automatic 46mm

The Marathon OSAR-D (Original SAR with Date) Automatic 46mm is widely regarded as a rugged and legible timepiece, featuring a familiar geometric dial with MaraGlo lume and a white dial with applied hour markers that enhance legibility. Owners and reviewers note its 300-meter water resistance and the reliable Swiss-made Sellita SW200-1 automatic movement with improved shock protection. The watch is described as large, thick, and heavy, with some owners finding it comfortable on the wrist while others note its substantial presence, particularly at a table. Overall, owners and reviewers appreciate the Marathon OSAR-D (Original SAR with Date) Automatic 46mm for its rugged build and excellent legibility.

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Hamilton American Classic Intra-Matic Auto

Owners widely praise the Hamilton American Classic Intra-Matic Auto for its thinness, perfect size, and vintage charm, with some preferring its contrasting tachymeter and larger subdials. One owner notes the rotor can be quite loud. The Hamilton American Classic Intra-Matic Auto is considered by some to be the best watch with a 2892 movement for the price. Overall, owners rate the Hamilton American Classic Intra-Matic Auto highly for its vintage charm and wearability at the price.

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