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Marathon GSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's AutomaticvsZelos Nova 37

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GSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic
MarathonGSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic
MSRP $2,100
Nova 37
ZelosNova 37
MSRP $899

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
GSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic41mm
Nova 3737mm
Power Reserve
GSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic40h
Nova 3740h
Water Resistance
GSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic300m
Nova 3750m
MSRP
GSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic$2,100
Nova 37$899

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
41mm
37mm
Thickness
14mm
7mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
37mm
Water Resistance
300m
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Anthracite
Salmon

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
ETA 7001
Type
Automatic
Manual

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,100
$899

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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.

Zelos Nova 37

Owners widely praise the Zelos Nova 37's spectacular 37mm dimensions and extremely light, thin wearability. The meteorite dial is frequently highlighted as a captivating feature, though some reviewers suggest simpler indices would improve legibility over the Arabic numerals. The watch is considered a considerable value at $1,999. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Zelos Nova 37 highly for its excellent dimensions and dial execution at the price.

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