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Marathon MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's AutomaticvsPagani Design PD-1690

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MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic
MarathonMSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic
MSRP $1,800
PD-1690
Pagani DesignPD-1690
MSRP $149

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic36mm
PD-169040mm
Power Reserve
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic40h
PD-169042h
Water Resistance
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic300m
PD-1690200m
MSRP
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic$1,800
PD-1690$149

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
36mm
40mm
Thickness
18mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
White
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
Miyota 8215
Power Reserve
40h
42h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,800
$149

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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.

Pagani Design PD-1690

Owners widely praise the Pagani Design PD-1690 for its Tiffany blue dial, a rare feature under $300. However, the finishing on the indices is noted as a disappointment, and the "P.t. Time" text is considered unnecessary dial clutter. On balance, owners are drawn to the PD-1690 for its distinctive dial color at an accessible price point.

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