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Marathon GSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's AutomaticvsSeiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER SPEEDTIMER Solar Chronograph Limited Edition

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

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
GSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic41mm
Prospex SPEEDTIMER SPEEDTIMER Solar Chronograph Limited Edition39mm
Power Reserve
GSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic40h
Prospex SPEEDTIMER SPEEDTIMER Solar Chronograph Limited Edition40h
Water Resistance
GSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic300m
Prospex SPEEDTIMER SPEEDTIMER Solar Chronograph Limited Edition100m
MSRP
GSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic$2,100
Prospex SPEEDTIMER SPEEDTIMER Solar Chronograph Limited Edition$700

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Chronograph
Diameter
41mm
39mm
Thickness
14mm
13.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
45.5mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
100m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Curved
AR Coating
Inner
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Dial Color
Anthracite
Black
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
V192
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,100
$700

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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.

Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER SPEEDTIMER Solar Chronograph Limited Edition

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER SPEEDTIMER Solar Chronograph Limited Edition for its attractive vintage-inspired aesthetics, functional solar dials, and wearable proportions, with some noting the chronograph pushers are a joy to operate. The domed sapphire crystal is a recurring positive, as is the overall value proposition at its price point, with specific models highlighted for their neo-vintage Daytona flair and Pogue-inspired colorways. However, several sources point to a limited bracelet clasp with only two micro-adjustments and a small, hard-to-read date window as drawbacks. Some owners also note internal reflections on the domed sapphire crystal and occasional slight misalignment of the chronograph seconds hand at zero. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER SPEEDTIMER Solar Chronograph Limited Edition highly for its compelling retro design and modern solar functionality at an accessible price.

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