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Marathon MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's AutomaticvsMarathon MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz

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MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic
MarathonMSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic
MSRP $1,800
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz
MarathonMSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz
MSRP $1,450

At a glance

4 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic36mm
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz36mm
Power Reserve
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic40h
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz40h
Water Resistance
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic300m
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz300m
MSRP
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic$1,800
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz$1,450

Full specifications

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
White
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
Swiss High-Torque Quartz
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,800
$1,450

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What people say

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Marathon MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic

The Marathon MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic is lauded for its utilitarian, no-nonsense design, exceptional tritium lume for visibility, and comfortable 41mm wearability. Reviewers highlight its robust build, meeting ISO 6425 dive watch standards and approved for military use, demonstrating durability during demanding activities. One reviewer notes the stock rubber strap requires modification for a proper fit. Overall, reviewers rate the Marathon MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic highly for its focus on utility and ruggedness at its price point.

Marathon MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz

Owners widely praise the Marathon MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz for its tool-like aesthetic, bright tritium lume, and satisfying bezel action, making it enjoyable to handle and use. One owner finds the 36mm case comfortable after an initial adjustment period, while another reports accuracy within a few seconds of atomic time. On balance, owners rate the Marathon MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz highly for its superb value and enjoyable tool-watch characteristics.

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