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Marathon MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's AutomaticvsTraska Seafarer Charcoal

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MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic
MarathonMSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic
MSRP $1,800
Seafarer Charcoal
TraskaSeafarer Charcoal
MSRP $665

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic36mm
Seafarer Charcoal40mm
Power Reserve
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic40h
Seafarer Charcoal42h
Water Resistance
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic300m
Seafarer Charcoal150m
MSRP
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic$1,800
Seafarer Charcoal$665

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
36mm
40mm
Thickness
18mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Brushed + Polished
Water Resistance
300m
150m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Underside
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova BGW9

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
9039
Power Reserve
40h
42h
Jewels
25
24
Complications
None
Chronograph

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,800
$665

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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.

Traska Seafarer Charcoal

The Traska Seafarer Charcoal's notable strength is its refined finishing, which elevates it from a field watch to a luxury-like piece. A shared weakness is the dim lume, which may be a drawback for those who value nighttime visibility. Reviewers disagree on the watch's build, with one reviewer noting a more substantial build and larger case size, while the other does not mention this feature.

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