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Marathon MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's AutomaticvsFarer Portobello - Nearly New

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MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic
MarathonMSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic
MSRP $1,800
Portobello - Nearly New
FarerPortobello - Nearly New
MSRP $1,155

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic36mm
Portobello - Nearly New38.5mm
Power Reserve
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic40h
Portobello - Nearly New63h
Water Resistance
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic300m
Portobello - Nearly New100m
MSRP
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic$1,800
Portobello - Nearly New$1,155

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Chronograph
Diameter
36mm
38.5mm
Thickness
18mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
316L marine grade stainless steel
Water Resistance
300m
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
White
Black

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
Sellita SW510M
Type
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
63h
Jewels
25
23

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,800
$1,155

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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.

Farer Portobello - Nearly New

Farer Portobello - Nearly New is widely praised for its striking good looks and build quality, exceeding expectations from website photos. Owners appreciate its unique design and the value it offers, with one noting the manual movement and another highlighting the "pop" of its color combinations. The 38.5mm size is considered acceptable on a 7.5-inch wrist. One owner reported a small white spec on the sapphire crystal, suggesting it was likely internal and not a factory defect. Overall, owners rate the Farer Portobello - Nearly New highly for its visually striking design and perceived value.

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