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Marathon MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's AutomaticvsMr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon

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MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic
MarathonMSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic
MSRP $1,800
A perfectly useless afternoon
Mr Jones WatchesA perfectly useless afternoon
MSRP $195

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic36mm
A perfectly useless afternoon40mm
Power Reserve
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic40h
A perfectly useless afternoon40h
Water Resistance
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic300m
A perfectly useless afternoon
MSRP
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic$1,800
A perfectly useless afternoon$195

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
Casual
Diameter
36mm
40mm
Thickness
18mm
Lug Width
18mm
Water Resistance
300m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
White
Standard

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,800
$195

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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.

Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon

Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon is widely praised for its creative, fun, and original design, with reviewers and owners alike highlighting its vibrant colors and ability to serve as a conversation starter. The watch is considered well-made for its price, featuring a unique aesthetic where a figure's leg indicates the hour and a rubber duck shows the minutes. Some owners report the blue nylon strap can be small in diameter. One reviewer noted the Milanese bracelet was too shiny and opted to brush it and the lugs for a more subdued look. The mechanical variant uses an STP1-11 automatic movement with a 44-hour power reserve and acceptable accuracy, while the quartz variant features a unique dial design with hour markers integrated into the watery visual. Overall, owners and reviewers rate Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon highly for its imaginative design and good value.

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