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Marathon MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's AutomaticvsPagani Design PD-1716

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MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic
MarathonMSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic
MSRP $1,800
PD-1716
Pagani DesignPD-1716
MSRP $128

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic36mm
PD-171636.5mm
Power Reserve
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic40h
PD-171642h
Water Resistance
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic300m
PD-1716100m
MSRP
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic$1,800
PD-1716$128

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
36mm
36.5mm
Thickness
18mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
100m

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
$128

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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-1716

Owners widely praise the Pagani Design PD-1716 for its beautiful dial and comfortable 36mm size, making it a great everyday watch. Timekeeping is noted as accurate, and the bracelet is considered comfortable by some owners. However, the lume is criticized for fading quickly, and one owner found it does not suit leather straps well. On balance, owners rate the Pagani Design PD-1716 highly for its comfortable wearability and attractive dial at the price point.

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