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Citizen ATTESAvsMarathon MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz

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ATTESA
CitizenATTESA
MSRP $1,595
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz
MarathonMSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz
MSRP $1,450

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
ATTESA42mm
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz36mm
Power Reserve
ATTESA40h
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz40h
Water Resistance
ATTESA100m
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz300m
MSRP
ATTESA$1,595
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz$1,450

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
GMT
Diver
Diameter
42mm
36mm
Thickness
12mm
18mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Material
Super Titanium
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
300m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
AR Coating
Underside
Inner

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
H800
Swiss High-Torque Quartz
Type
Solar
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,595
$1,450

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What people say

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Citizen ATTESA

Owners widely praise Citizen ATTESA for its lightweight, scratch-resistant Duratect titanium construction and solar-powered Eco-Drive movements, often highlighting its business-casual aesthetic and excellent value. Specific models are lauded for their shiny dials, applied indices, and convenient features like radio wave synchronization and perpetual calendars, contributing to a "set and forget" experience. However, some reviewers note minor criticisms, such as underwhelming lume, rough finishing on hands of certain models, and a clasp that can feel flimsy or offer limited adjustment. The complexity of operating advanced GPS functions on some ATTESA models is also flagged as requiring a learning curve. Overall, owners rate Citizen ATTESA highly for its blend of advanced technology, durable materials, and practical wearability at its price point.

Marathon MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz

Owners widely praise the Marathon MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz for its tool-like aesthetic, bright tritium lume, and satisfying bezel action, making it enjoyable to handle and use. One owner finds the 36mm case comfortable after an initial adjustment period, while another reports accuracy within a few seconds of atomic time. On balance, owners rate the Marathon MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz highly for its superb value and enjoyable tool-watch characteristics.

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