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Marathon GSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's AutomaticvsMarloe Watch Company Sceptre

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GSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic
MarathonGSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic
MSRP $2,100
Sceptre
Marloe Watch CompanySceptre
MSRP $507

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
GSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic41mm
Sceptre42mm
Power Reserve
GSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic40h
Sceptre40h
Water Resistance
GSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic300m
Sceptre200m
MSRP
GSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic$2,100
Sceptre$507

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
41mm
42mm
Thickness
14mm
12.65mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Anthracite
Lume
None
Natulite

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
Miyota 9039
Power Reserve
40h
40h
Jewels
25
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,100
$507

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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.

Marloe Watch Company Sceptre

Owners widely praise the Marloe Watch Company Sceptre for its aesthetic appeal, noting it is more beautiful in person than in photos, and appreciate its solid feel and the complementary nature of the canvas strap against the steel case. One owner highlights the bracelet's good build quality and micro-adjustment capabilities. On balance, owners rate the Marloe Watch Company Sceptre highly for its attractive design and comfortable wearability.

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