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Marathon OSAR-D (Original SAR with Date) Automatic 46mmvsSeiko Baby Alpinist

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OSAR-D (Original SAR with Date) Automatic 46mm
MarathonOSAR-D (Original SAR with Date) Automatic 46mm
MSRP $2,500
Baby Alpinist
SeikoBaby Alpinist
MSRP $725

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
OSAR-D (Original SAR with Date) Automatic 46mm46mm
Baby Alpinist38mm
Power Reserve
OSAR-D (Original SAR with Date) Automatic 46mm40h
Baby Alpinist70h
Water Resistance
OSAR-D (Original SAR with Date) Automatic 46mm300m
Baby Alpinist200m
MSRP
OSAR-D (Original SAR with Date) Automatic 46mm$2,500
Baby Alpinist$725

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Field
Diameter
46mm
38mm
Thickness
13mm
12.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.5mm
46mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Curved
AR Coating
Inner
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW220-1
6R35
Power Reserve
40h
70h
Jewels
25
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,500
$725

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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.

Seiko Baby Alpinist

Seiko Prospex Land owners widely praise its comfortable, sub-12mm cushion case that wears smaller than its dimensions suggest, and its sharp, attractive appearance featuring outstanding brushing and applied indices. Reviewers note its legible dial, solid movement, and 100m water resistance at a fair price, with some owners appreciating its unique combination of features. However, the stock strap is consistently described as stiff and uncomfortable, and one owner would prefer a numbered bezel over cardinal directions. Accuracy is reported around -10 seconds per day, and the internal rotating bezel's action is considered good for the price but not as refined as higher-end models. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko Prospex Land highly for its comfortable wearability and attractive finishing at its price point.

From video reviewers

The watch's bezel action is smooth and precise. The watch's lume is somewhat lacking, with the hour markers not being as bright as they'd like. Reviewers disagree on the ideal case size, with some preferring 38mm and others 41.4mm.

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