Which is cheaper, the Marathon OSAR-D (Original SAR with Date) Automatic 46mm or the Zelos Starfighter Chronograph?

At MSRP the Zelos Starfighter Chronograph is the cheaper of the two at $1,799, against $2,500 for the Marathon OSAR-D (Original SAR with Date) Automatic 46mm — a $701 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Marathon OSAR-D (Original SAR with Date) Automatic 46mm or the Zelos Starfighter Chronograph?

The Marathon OSAR-D (Original SAR with Date) Automatic 46mm wears larger at 46mm versus 41mm for the Zelos Starfighter Chronograph — a 5mm difference across the dial.

What movement does the Marathon OSAR-D (Original SAR with Date) Automatic 46mm run compared to the Zelos Starfighter Chronograph?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Marathon OSAR-D (Original SAR with Date) Automatic 46mm uses the Sellita SW220-1 and the Zelos Starfighter Chronograph uses the ETA 2894 Élaboré.

Side by side

Marathon OSAR-D (Original SAR with Date) Automatic 46mmvsZelos Starfighter Chronograph

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

Zelos Starfighter Chronograph

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MSRP $1,799

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

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

Starfighter Chronograph41mm

Power Reserve

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

Starfighter Chronograph40h

Water Resistance

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

Starfighter Chronograph50m

MSRP

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

Starfighter Chronograph$1,799

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

Black

Spitfire LE

Movement

1 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW220-1

ETA 2894 Élaboré

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$2,500

$1,799

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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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Zelos Starfighter Chronograph

Owners find the Zelos Starfighter Chronograph appealing, with one noting the beauty of the Aventurine dial and another praising the blue dial and lumed subdials. One owner is selling the watch to acquire other chronographs. Overall, owners appreciate the aesthetic appeal of the Zelos Starfighter Chronograph, particularly its dial options and lumed subdials.

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