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Marathon GSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's AutomaticvsMr Jones Watches A perfectly useless morning

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GSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic
MarathonGSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic
MSRP $2,100
A perfectly useless morning
Mr Jones WatchesA perfectly useless morning
MSRP $225

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
GSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic41mm
A perfectly useless morning
Power Reserve
GSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic40h
A perfectly useless morning40h
Water Resistance
GSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic300m
A perfectly useless morning
MSRP
GSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic$2,100
A perfectly useless morning$225

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Casual
Diameter
41mm
Thickness
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Anthracite
Standard

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,100
$225

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What people say

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Marathon GSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic

The Marathon GSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic is widely praised for its legibility, comfort, and exceptional tritium illumination, with reviewers highlighting its utilitarian, military-equipment feel and a 41mm case size considered ideal. Owners appreciate its grippy bezel and the 300 meters of water resistance provided by the screw-down crown, deeming it a solid value for a Swiss-made tool watch. Some owners report quality control issues, with one user needing to warranty two watches, and another notes the GSAR wears taller than other models, leading to occasional bumping. The reliable ETA 2824-A2 movement is a consistent feature. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Marathon GSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic highly for its bright tritium lume and robust, no-nonsense tool watch design.

Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless morning

Owners and reviewers praise Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless morning for its creative, original designs and novelty at an affordable price, with a unique time-telling mechanism. Some owners find the stretched lugs on the 37mm case design awkward on smaller wrists, while others note the lack of a seconds hand detracts from practicality. One reviewer found the Milanese bracelet too shiny but noted the watch's comfortable wear and ability to provoke thought. Overall, owners and reviewers rate Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless morning highly for its gorgeous appearance and attention to detail at the price.

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