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CWC British Military G10 Quartz WatchvsMarathon MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz

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British Military G10 Quartz Watch
CWCBritish Military G10 Quartz Watch
MSRP $249
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz
MarathonMSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz
MSRP $1,450

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
British Military G10 Quartz Watch36.5mm
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz36mm
Power Reserve
British Military G10 Quartz Watch40h
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz40h
Water Resistance
British Military G10 Quartz Watch50m
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz300m
MSRP
British Military G10 Quartz Watch$249
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz$1,450

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Pilot
Diver
Diameter
36.5mm
36mm
Thickness
12mm
18mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
300m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Acrylic
Sapphire
Dial Color
CWC British Military G10 Quartz Watch
Black
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
ETA F06.402
Swiss High-Torque Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$249
$1,450

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What people say

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CWC British Military G10 Quartz Watch

Owners widely appreciate the CWC British Military G10 Quartz Watch for its 36mm size and utilitarian, robust build suitable for field use. The bead-blasted stainless steel case and domed acrylic crystal are noted features, though the crystal scratches easily and requires buffing. The unusual 18.5mm lug width with fixed springbars limits strap options to one-piece designs, and water resistance is rated at 50m. Some owners feel modern versions lack the "soul" of vintage issued models, while others highlight improved waterproofing and lume. Overall, owners value the CWC British Military G10 Quartz Watch for its practical, no-nonsense tool-watch design and durable construction.

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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