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

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OSAR-D (Original SAR with Date) Automatic 46mm
MarathonOSAR-D (Original SAR with Date) Automatic 46mm
MSRP $2,500
Tradition
TissotTradition
MSRP $450

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
OSAR-D (Original SAR with Date) Automatic 46mm46mm
Tradition42mm
Power Reserve
OSAR-D (Original SAR with Date) Automatic 46mm40h
Tradition40h
Water Resistance
OSAR-D (Original SAR with Date) Automatic 46mm300m
Tradition30m
MSRP
OSAR-D (Original SAR with Date) Automatic 46mm$2,500
Tradition$450

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
46mm
42mm
Thickness
13mm
7.47mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.5mm
42mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
30m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Domed
Dial Color
Black
Silver
Indices
Applied
Roman and indexes

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW220-1
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,500
$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.

Tissot Tradition

Owners widely praise the Tissot Tradition for its comfortable wearability, specifically citing its 7.5mm slim case. One owner found the Tissot Tradition served him well after his first watch broke. Overall, owners rate the Tissot Tradition highly for its slim and comfortable case design.

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