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Marathon MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's AutomaticvsCIGA Design LEGEND OF SERPENT

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MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic
MarathonMSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic
MSRP $1,800
LEGEND OF SERPENT
CIGA DesignLEGEND OF SERPENT
MSRP $2,399

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic36mm
LEGEND OF SERPENT46.5mm
Power Reserve
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic40h
LEGEND OF SERPENT41h
Water Resistance
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic300m
LEGEND OF SERPENT30m
MSRP
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic$1,800
LEGEND OF SERPENT$2,399

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Chronograph
Diameter
36mm
46.5mm
Thickness
18mm
15.9mm
Lug Width
18mm
22mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
30m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
White
18k

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
CD-04-S
Power Reserve
40h
41h
Jewels
25
26

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,800
$2,399

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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.

CIGA Design LEGEND OF SERPENT

The CIGA Design LEGEND OF SERPENT features an onyx case and a unique dial design with a gold snake indicating hours and minutes. Reviewers note the CD-04-S automatic movement has a 41-hour power reserve and the watch is water-resistant to 30 meters. The silver version uses a 925 silver snake and a CD-04-E movement, while the gold version features an 18K gold snake and the CD-04-S movement. On balance, reviewers highlight the LEGEND OF SERPENT's distinctive dial and case design as its primary appeal.

From video reviewers

The unique case design and 18k gold serpent hand are notable features of the CIGA Design LEGEND OF SERPENT. The watch's movement accuracy is also a strength, as it shares its movement with the award-winning Blue Planet titanium predecessor.

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