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Marathon MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's AutomaticvsMonta Skyquest

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MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic
MarathonMSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic
MSRP $1,800
Skyquest
MontaSkyquest
MSRP $2,435

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic36mm
Skyquest40.7mm
Power Reserve
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic40h
Skyquest40h
Water Resistance
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic300m
Skyquest305m
MSRP
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic$1,800
Skyquest$2,435

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
GMT
Diameter
36mm
40.7mm
Thickness
18mm
Lug Width
18mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
305m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
White
Black

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
Monta M-23

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,800
$2,435

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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.

Monta Skyquest

Owners widely praise the Monta Skyquest's build quality and bracelet finishing, with one owner noting its superior articulation and another calling it outstanding for the price. Reviewers highlight its wearability, sporty yet dressy aesthetic, bold aluminum bezel, and bright lume, powered by a Sellita SW330 movement. Some owners find the bezel numeral style polarizing, the GMT hand kinked, and the bezel rotation stiff with silent clicks. The clasp is described as a tight fit and long by some, and the watch wears larger than expected, though its low weight and slim side profile are noted positives. Accuracy for the SW330 movement is considered good by some, with 300m WR and a slim case profile also cited. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Monta Skyquest highly for its exceptional bracelet finishing and versatile design at its price point.

From video reviewers

The Monta Skyquest GMT features an excellent bracelet, praised by multiple reviewers for its high quality and smooth action. A notable trade-off is the lume brightness, which could be improved. Reviewers disagree on whether the watch's price justifies its cost, with some considering it one of the most expensive GMTs under $3,000 and others viewing it as a strong contender in the under $3000 GMT market.

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