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Marathon GSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's AutomaticvsRZE Urbanist

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GSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic
MarathonGSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic
MSRP $2,100
Urbanist
RZEUrbanist
MSRP $299

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
GSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic41mm
Urbanist36mm
Power Reserve
GSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic40h
Urbanist40h
Water Resistance
GSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic300m
Urbanist100m
MSRP
GSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic$2,100
Urbanist$299

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Diameter
41mm
36mm
Thickness
14mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
42mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Grade 5 Titanium
Water Resistance
300m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Underside
Dial Color
Anthracite
Blue

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
Miyota 2035
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,100
$299

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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.

RZE Urbanist

The RZE Urbanist is widely praised as a fantastic, lightweight, "grab and go" everyday watch. Owners highlight its durable titanium case with scratch-resistant coatings and sapphire crystal. The solar movement is noted for keeping good time and is guaranteed for life. Production models feature a push-in crown, a change from earlier screw-down versions. Overall, owners rate the RZE Urbanist highly for its durable, lightweight titanium construction and reliable solar movement.

From video reviewers

The RZE Urbanist features a Japanese movement for accurate timekeeping and reliable performance. The watch's lume brightness is a shared weakness, with both reviewers noting it could be improved. Reviewers disagree on the watch's value, with one reviewer considering it a 'great value' for the price, while the other highlights its solar power feature as a significant strength.

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