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Marathon OSAR-D (Original SAR with Date) Automatic 46mmvsMarathon MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz

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OSAR-D (Original SAR with Date) Automatic 46mm
MarathonOSAR-D (Original SAR with Date) Automatic 46mm
MSRP $2,500
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz
MarathonMSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz
MSRP $1,450

At a glance

6 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
OSAR-D (Original SAR with Date) Automatic 46mm46mm
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz36mm
Power Reserve
OSAR-D (Original SAR with Date) Automatic 46mm40h
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz40h
Water Resistance
OSAR-D (Original SAR with Date) Automatic 46mm300m
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz300m
MSRP
OSAR-D (Original SAR with Date) Automatic 46mm$2,500
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz$1,450

Full specifications

Case

3 specs
Diameter
46mm
36mm
Thickness
13mm
18mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.5mm

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW220-1
Swiss High-Torque Quartz
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,500
$1,450

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What people say

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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.

Marathon MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz

Owners widely praise the Marathon MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz for its tool-like aesthetic, bright tritium lume, and satisfying bezel action, making it enjoyable to handle and use. One owner finds the 36mm case comfortable after an initial adjustment period, while another reports accuracy within a few seconds of atomic time. On balance, owners rate the Marathon MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz highly for its superb value and enjoyable tool-watch characteristics.

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