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Marathon MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's AutomaticvsSpinnaker Bradner GMT

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MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic
MarathonMSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic
MSRP $1,800
Bradner GMT
SpinnakerBradner GMT
MSRP $299

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic36mm
Bradner GMT42mm
Power Reserve
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic40h
Bradner GMT40h
Water Resistance
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic300m
Bradner GMT180m
MSRP
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic$1,800
Bradner GMT$299

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
GMT
Diameter
36mm
42mm
Thickness
18mm
15mm
Lug-to-Lug
50mm
Lug Width
18mm
22mm
Water Resistance
300m
180m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
White
Brown

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
Seiko NH34A

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,800
$299

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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.

Spinnaker Bradner GMT

The Spinnaker Bradner GMT is praised for its awesome lume and comfortable wearability, with one owner noting the rubber strap is very comfortable and the beads of rice bracelet fits well on smaller wrists. Some find its 15mm thickness and bold colorway may not appeal to everyone, and one owner views it as more of a casual GMT with tool-watch styling than a diver. Overall, owners rate the Spinnaker Bradner GMT highly for its value and comfortable wearability.

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