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Seiko Prospex Marinemaster Marinemaster 1968 Heritage JAMSTEC Limited EditionvsMarathon MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic

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MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic
MarathonMSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic
MSRP $1,800

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Prospex Marinemaster Marinemaster 1968 Heritage JAMSTEC Limited Edition42.6mm
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic36mm
Power Reserve
Prospex Marinemaster Marinemaster 1968 Heritage JAMSTEC Limited Edition72h
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic40h
Water Resistance
Prospex Marinemaster Marinemaster 1968 Heritage JAMSTEC Limited Edition300m
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic300m
MSRP
Prospex Marinemaster Marinemaster 1968 Heritage JAMSTEC Limited Edition$3,900
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic$1,800

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
42.6mm
36mm
Thickness
14.1mm
18mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.3mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Curved
Flat
AR Coating
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Inner
Dial Color
Black
White
Lume
LumiBrite on hands, index(es) and bezel
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
8L45
Sellita SW200-1
Power Reserve
72h
40h
Jewels
35
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,900
$1,800

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Seiko Prospex Marinemaster Marinemaster 1968 Heritage JAMSTEC Limited Edition

The Seiko Prospex Marinemaster Marinemaster 1968 Heritage JAMSTEC Limited Edition is praised for its distinctive blue sea ice-inspired dial with a gradient effect and textured finish, celebrating its partnership with JAMSTEC. It is powered by the automatic Calibre 8L45 movement, which provides a 72-hour power reserve. The watch features a 42.6mm stainless steel case with a super-hard coating, a ceramic bezel, and a dual-curved sapphire crystal, offering 300m water resistance. Accuracy is rated between -5/+10 seconds per day. Overall, reviewers highlight the unique dial design and robust specifications as key strengths of the Seiko Prospex Marinemaster Marinemaster 1968 Heritage JAMSTEC Limited Edition.

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

The Marathon MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic is lauded for its utilitarian, no-nonsense design, exceptional tritium lume for visibility, and comfortable 41mm wearability. Reviewers highlight its robust build, meeting ISO 6425 dive watch standards and approved for military use, demonstrating durability during demanding activities. One reviewer notes the stock rubber strap requires modification for a proper fit. Overall, reviewers rate the Marathon MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic highly for its focus on utility and ruggedness at its price point.

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