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Marathon MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's AutomaticvsSpinnaker Croft 39 GMT

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MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic
MarathonMSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic
MSRP $1,800
Croft 39 GMT
SpinnakerCroft 39 GMT
MSRP $445

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic36mm
Croft 39 GMT39mm
Power Reserve
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic40h
Croft 39 GMT40h
Water Resistance
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic300m
Croft 39 GMT100m
MSRP
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic$1,800
Croft 39 GMT$445

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
GMT
Diameter
36mm
39mm
Thickness
18mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Water Resistance
300m
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
White
Red

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
Seiko NH34A

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,800
$445

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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 Croft 39 GMT

Owners praise the Spinnaker Croft 39 GMT for its colorful design, NH34 GMT movement, and reasonable price, noting high-standard manufacturing on the case, bezel, and bracelet. One owner finds the 43mm case and 51mm lug-to-lug dimensions too large for the design, preferring a 39-40mm case size. A potential issue with the lume was noted by one user. On balance, owners value the Spinnaker Croft 39 GMT for its attractive design and build quality at its price point, though sizing is a point of contention for some.

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