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Geckota Classic ChronotimervsMarathon MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz

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Classic Chronotimer
GeckotaClassic Chronotimer
MSRP $499
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz
MarathonMSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz
MSRP $1,450

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Classic Chronotimer41.5mm
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz36mm
Power Reserve
Classic Chronotimer40h
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz40h
Water Resistance
Classic Chronotimer100m
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz300m
MSRP
Classic Chronotimer$499
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz$1,450

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Diameter
41.5mm
36mm
Thickness
12.35mm
18mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.8mm
Lug Width
22mm
18mm
Water Resistance
100m
300m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Grey
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Swiss High-Torque Quartz
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$499
$1,450

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What people say

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Geckota Classic Chronotimer

Owners widely praise the Geckota Classic Chronotimer for its appealing and distinct yet classic design, with many receiving compliments on its unique look. Enthusiasts highlight the hand-wound mechanical movement as a positive feature, noting the movements appear to be solid workhorses. Some owners find the Geckota Classic Chronotimer comfortable and fun to wear, appreciating its funky aesthetic and how well it contrasts with different straps. However, one owner reports the Chronotimer wears large on smaller wrists. Overall, owners rate the Geckota Classic Chronotimer highly for its beautiful and distinct design that garners frequent compliments.

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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