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Dan Henry 1970vsMarathon MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz

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1970
Dan Henry1970
MSRP $310
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz
MarathonMSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz
MSRP $1,450

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
197040mm
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz36mm
Power Reserve
197040h
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz40h
Water Resistance
1970200m
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz300m
MSRP
1970$310
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz$1,450

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
40mm
36mm
Thickness
14.8mm
18mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.7mm
Lug Width
22mm
18mm
Water Resistance
200m
300m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Orange
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Swiss High-Torque Quartz
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$310
$1,450

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What people say

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Dan Henry 1970

Owners widely praise the Dan Henry 1970 for its striking looks, particularly the art deco hands and fantastic crystal. The 44mm size is noted as a drawback for wrists under 7 inches, and one owner reported strap change marks inside the lugs and a small mark on the clasp. The watch features a 41-hour power reserve and 200-meter water resistance. Overall, owners rate the Dan Henry 1970 highly for its distinctive vintage-inspired design and value at $295.

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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