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Marathon GSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's AutomaticvsStraton Vintage Driver Chrono watch

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GSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic
MarathonGSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic
MSRP $2,100
Vintage Driver Chrono watch
StratonVintage Driver Chrono watch
MSRP $399

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
GSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic41mm
Vintage Driver Chrono watch44mm
Power Reserve
GSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic40h
Vintage Driver Chrono watch
Water Resistance
GSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic300m
Vintage Driver Chrono watch100m
MSRP
GSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic$2,100
Vintage Driver Chrono watch$399

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Diver
Chronograph
Diameter
41mm
44mm
Thickness
14mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
50mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
300m
100m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Anthracite
Indices
Applied

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
VK63
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
40h
0h
Jewels
25
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,100
$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.

Straton Vintage Driver Chrono watch

Owners praise the Straton Vintage Driver Chrono watch for its solid build quality and precise chronograph function, with indicators consistently hitting their indices. On balance, owners rate the Straton Vintage Driver Chrono watch highly for its solid build and reliable chronograph execution.

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