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Marathon MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's AutomaticvsRZE Resolute 36

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MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic
MarathonMSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic
MSRP $1,800
Resolute 36
RZEResolute 36
MSRP $689

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic36mm
Resolute 3636mm
Power Reserve
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic40h
Resolute 3640h
Water Resistance
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic300m
Resolute 36200m
MSRP
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic$1,800
Resolute 36$689

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Tool
Thickness
18mm
9.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
42.3mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Grade 5 Titanium
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Underside
Dial Color
White
Black

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
Miyota 9039

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,800
$689

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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.

RZE Resolute 36

Owners and reviewers widely praise the RZE Resolute 36 for its lightweight titanium construction, refined dial details, and comfortable 36mm wearability, noting its thin 9.5mm profile and UltraHex coating for durability. The dial design is described as legible with sharp hands and indices, though some find it walks a line between retro and modern. Accuracy figures vary, with one source reporting +4 seconds per day from its Miyota 9039 movement. One owner considered the RZE Resolute 36 expensive for its specs. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the RZE Resolute 36 highly for its comfortable titanium build and refined tool-watch design.

From video reviewers

The titanium construction and comfortable wear are noted strengths. The similarity to other popular designs is cited as a potential drawback. Reviewers did not explicitly agree on value.

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