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Maen Classic 36vsMarathon MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Classic 36
MaenClassic 36
MSRP $639
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic
MarathonMSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic
MSRP $1,800

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Classic 3636mm
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic36mm
Power Reserve
Classic 3640h
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic40h
Water Resistance
Classic 3650m
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic300m
MSRP
Classic 36$639
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic$1,800

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Thickness
9.8mm
18mm
Lug Width
18mm
Water Resistance
50m
300m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire
Dial Color
Blue
White

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200
Sellita SW200-1

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$639
$1,800

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What people say

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Maen Classic 36

Owners widely praise the Maen Classic 36 for its salmon dial and clean moon phase, with its radial brushing also noted as a positive design element. One owner reports excellent quality, drawing from experience with a sibling model. A concern exists regarding the inability to try on microbrand watches before purchase to assess value. One owner experienced a non-functional watch upon arrival. Overall, owners value the Maen Classic 36 for its attractive dial and design elements, though a significant quality control issue was reported by one owner.

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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