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Sternglas Hamburg ChronovsMarathon MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz

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Hamburg Chrono
SternglasHamburg Chrono
MSRP $377
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
Hamburg Chrono42mm
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz36mm
Power Reserve
Hamburg Chrono
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz40h
Water Resistance
Hamburg Chrono50m
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz300m
MSRP
Hamburg Chrono$377
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz$1,450

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Diameter
42mm
36mm
Thickness
9.3mm
18mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
300m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Seiko TMI VK64 Mecha-Quartz
Swiss High-Torque Quartz
Power Reserve
40h
Jewels
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$377
$1,450

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What people say

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Sternglas Hamburg Chrono

Owners widely praise the Sternglas Hamburg Chrono for its visually pleasing design, comfortable lightweight wear, and excellent timekeeping, with specific appreciation for details like the orange date window frame and overall value for the price. Some community members find the Regatta design busy and question the VK64 movement's lack of a running second hand, though others defend its unique, colorful aesthetic. One commenter notes the significant margin between manufacturing cost and retail price. On balance, owners rate the Sternglas Hamburg Chrono highly for its design details and value 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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