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Marathon MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's AutomaticvsRZE UTD-8000

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MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic
MarathonMSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic
MSRP $1,800
UTD-8000
RZEUTD-8000
MSRP $279

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic36mm
UTD-800040mm
Power Reserve
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic40h
UTD-800040h
Water Resistance
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic300m
UTD-8000200m
MSRP
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic$1,800
UTD-8000$279

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Diver
Tool
Diameter
36mm
40mm
Thickness
18mm
13.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.5mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Grade 5 Titanium
Water Resistance
300m
200m
Caseback
Solid
Screw secured titanium caseback

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Underside
Dial Color
White
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
Seiko VK64
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,800
$279

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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 UTD-8000

The RZE UTD-8000 is praised for its full titanium construction with scratch-resistant coatings and comfortable wearability, offering significant value at its price point. Reviewers note its modern materials like Cerakote-coated titanium and sapphire crystal, though its feature set does not rival more expensive digital competitors. Overall, the RZE UTD-8000 is considered a compelling enthusiast piece for its material execution and value.

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