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Oak & Oscar The AshlandvsMarathon GSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic

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The Ashland
Oak & OscarThe Ashland
MSRP $1,850
GSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic
MarathonGSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic
MSRP $2,100

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Ashland39.5mm
GSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic41mm
Power Reserve
The Ashland42 hoursh
GSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic40h
Water Resistance
The Ashland200m
GSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic300m
MSRP
The Ashland$1,850
GSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic$2,100

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Tool
Diver
Diameter
39.5mm
41mm
Thickness
12.4mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.8mm
48mm
Water Resistance
200m
300m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Double-domed
Flat
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
Green
Anthracite
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
ETA 2892A2
Sellita SW200-1
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
42 hoursh
40h
Jewels
21
25
Complications
GMT, Chronograph, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,850
$2,100

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What people say

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Oak & Oscar The Ashland

Owners widely appreciate Oak & Oscar The Ashland for its handsome design, symmetrical dial layout, and good timekeeping, with one owner reporting -4 seconds per day. Some pre-owned examples show minor marks on the lugs, bezel, and case, along with strap wear, consistent with normal use. On balance, owners value Oak & Oscar The Ashland for its attractive design and reliable performance.

Marathon GSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic

The Marathon GSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic is widely praised for its legibility, comfort, and exceptional tritium illumination, with reviewers highlighting its utilitarian, military-equipment feel and a 41mm case size considered ideal. Owners appreciate its grippy bezel and the 300 meters of water resistance provided by the screw-down crown, deeming it a solid value for a Swiss-made tool watch. Some owners report quality control issues, with one user needing to warranty two watches, and another notes the GSAR wears taller than other models, leading to occasional bumping. The reliable ETA 2824-A2 movement is a consistent feature. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Marathon GSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic highly for its bright tritium lume and robust, no-nonsense tool watch design.

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