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Marathon GSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's AutomaticvsSugess Tourbillon Master SU8230

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GSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic
MarathonGSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic
MSRP $2,100
Tourbillon Master SU8230
SugessTourbillon Master SU8230
MSRP $1,399

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
GSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic41mm
Tourbillon Master SU823041mm
Power Reserve
GSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic40h
Tourbillon Master SU823040h
Water Resistance
GSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic300m
Tourbillon Master SU823050m
MSRP
GSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic$2,100
Tourbillon Master SU8230$1,399

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Chronograph
Thickness
14mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
11mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Yellow Gold/Rose Gold/Bronze
Water Resistance
300m
50m
Caseback
Solid
Display

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Anthracite
Black

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
Seagull ST8230
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
3 vph
Complications
None
GMT, Moonphase, Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,100
$1,399

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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.

Sugess Tourbillon Master SU8230

Owners widely praise the Sugess Tourbillon Master for its stunning enamel dial and impressive finishing at its price point. Accuracy figures vary, with one owner reporting -12s/day and another +6 to +11s/day. Caveats include a cumbersome winding crown, limited 50m water resistance, a 21mm lug width, and a non-hacking movement, with one owner noting a power reserve around two days and noticeable resistance when winding. On balance, owners rate the Sugess Tourbillon Master highly for its visually striking dial and finishing, which significantly elevates its perceived value.

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