Which is cheaper, the Marathon OSAR-D (Original SAR with Date) Automatic 46mm or the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton?

At MSRP the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton is the cheaper of the two at $425, against $2,500 for the Marathon OSAR-D (Original SAR with Date) Automatic 46mm — a $2,075 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Marathon OSAR-D (Original SAR with Date) Automatic 46mm or the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton?

The Marathon OSAR-D (Original SAR with Date) Automatic 46mm wears larger at 46mm versus 40mm for the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton — a 6mm difference across the dial.

What movement does the Marathon OSAR-D (Original SAR with Date) Automatic 46mm run compared to the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Marathon OSAR-D (Original SAR with Date) Automatic 46mm uses the Sellita SW220-1 and the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton uses the SII NH38A.

Side by side

Marathon OSAR-D (Original SAR with Date) Automatic 46mmvsSpinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton

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

Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton

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MSRP $425

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

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

Croft Mid-Size Skeleton40mm

Power Reserve

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

Croft Mid-Size Skeleton40h

Water Resistance

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

Croft Mid-Size Skeleton100m

MSRP

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

Croft Mid-Size Skeleton$425

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

Black

Dollar Diver

Movement

1 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW220-1

SII NH38A

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$2,500

$425

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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.

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Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton

The Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton is noted for its 40mm steel case, sapphire crystal, and 150m water resistance. One owner reports strong performance from the TMI NH70 movement at -3 seconds per day, with very nice lume. On balance, owners find the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton to be a pretty nice option, particularly for its movement performance and lume.

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