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Marathon MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's AutomaticvsPhoibos Sea Nymph

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MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic
MarathonMSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic
MSRP $1,800
Sea Nymph
PhoibosSea Nymph
MSRP $240

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic36mm
Sea Nymph36mm
Power Reserve
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic40h
Sea Nymph40h
Water Resistance
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic300m
Sea Nymph300m
MSRP
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic$1,800
Sea Nymph$240

Full specifications

Case

3 specs
Thickness
18mm
9.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
42mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
White
Blue
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
SWISS RONDA 705
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,800
$240

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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.

Phoibos Sea Nymph

Owners widely praise the Phoibos Sea Nymph's unique mother-of-pearl dial and distinctive bezel styling, with some finding it a good fit for smaller wrists. The 36mm case size is considered unisex, though some owners find it too small for larger wrists, while others enjoy it as a summer watch. The consensus is that the Phoibos Sea Nymph is a fun, visually interesting watch, with its polarizing bezel design being a key talking point.

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