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Lorier Astra Cosmic BluevsMarathon MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz

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Astra Cosmic Blue
LorierAstra Cosmic Blue
MSRP $499
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz
MarathonMSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz
MSRP $1,450

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Astra Cosmic Blue36mm
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz36mm
Power Reserve
Astra Cosmic Blue40h
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz40h
Water Resistance
Astra Cosmic Blue50m
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz300m
MSRP
Astra Cosmic Blue$499
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz$1,450

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Field
Diver
Thickness
18mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
300m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Blue
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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Lorier Astra Cosmic Blue

Owners widely praise the Lorier Astra Cosmic Blue for its beautiful, vintage 1960s aesthetic and comfortable 36mm size, fitting well even after initial adjustment. Some community members appreciate its clean lines and attractive design, though a few wish for more variation in the brand's case and bracelet designs across its models. Overall, owners rate the Lorier Astra Cosmic Blue highly for its stunning, dressy vintage appeal and wearability.

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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