Which is cheaper, the Marathon OSAR-D (Original SAR with Date) Automatic 46mm or the Marloe Watch Company Solent Timer?

At MSRP the Marloe Watch Company Solent Timer is the cheaper of the two at $507, against $2,500 for the Marathon OSAR-D (Original SAR with Date) Automatic 46mm — a $1,993 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Marathon OSAR-D (Original SAR with Date) Automatic 46mm or the Marloe Watch Company Solent Timer?

The Marathon OSAR-D (Original SAR with Date) Automatic 46mm wears larger at 46mm versus 42mm for the Marloe Watch Company Solent Timer — a 4mm difference across the dial.

What movement does the Marathon OSAR-D (Original SAR with Date) Automatic 46mm run compared to the Marloe Watch Company Solent Timer?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Marathon OSAR-D (Original SAR with Date) Automatic 46mm uses the Sellita SW220-1 and the Marloe Watch Company Solent Timer uses the Miyota 9039.

Side by side

Marathon OSAR-D (Original SAR with Date) Automatic 46mmvsMarloe Watch Company Solent Timer

Q: Which has a longer power reserve, the Marathon OSAR-D (Original SAR with Date) Automatic 46mm or the Marloe Watch Company Solent Timer?

The Marloe Watch Company Solent Timer carries a 40-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Marathon OSAR-D (Original SAR with Date) Automatic 46mm.

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

Marloe Watch Company Solent Timer

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MSRP $507

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

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

Solent Timer42mm

Power Reserve

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

Solent Timer40h

Water Resistance

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

Solent Timer100m

MSRP

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

Solent Timer$507

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

AR Coating

Inner

Yes

Dial Color

Black

—

Lume

None

Natulite

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW220-1

Miyota 9039

Power Reserve

40h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$2,500

$507

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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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Marloe Watch Company Solent Timer

Owners widely praise the Marloe Watch Company Solent Timer for its beautiful design and perceived quality, with excellent packaging noted as a positive. One owner reports the included strap may be too large for wrists under 7 inches. Accuracy varies, with one owner noting their GMT runs a tad fast. Overall, owners rate the Marloe Watch Company Solent Timer highly for its aesthetic appeal and quality feel.

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