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Marathon GSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's AutomaticvsNivada Grenchen Autochron

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GSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic
MarathonGSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic
MSRP $2,100
Autochron
Nivada GrenchenAutochron
MSRP $2,495

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
GSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic41mm
Autochron38mm
Power Reserve
GSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic40h
Autochron42h
Water Resistance
GSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic300m
Autochron200m
MSRP
GSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic$2,100
Autochron$2,495

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Diver
Chronograph
Diameter
41mm
38mm
Thickness
14mm
38mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
46mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Brushed + Polished
Water Resistance
300m
200m
Caseback
Solid
316L Steel Silver Color Caseback

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Dial Color
Anthracite
Matt Blue Small texture +Super White Lum thick Printed 7506C Super Lum. Dots +White thick Printed logo
Indices
Applied
Baton
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
ETA Valjoux 7750
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
28 vph
Power Reserve
40h
42h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,100
$2,495

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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.

Nivada Grenchen Autochron

Owners praise the Nivada Grenchen Autochron's dial, with one owner calling it amazing. The Autochron Mechaquartz is noted for its squared profile and the comfort of its expansion bracelet on smaller wrists.

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