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Marathon MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's AutomaticvsSpinnaker Dumas Automatic

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MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic
MarathonMSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic
MSRP $1,800
Dumas Automatic
SpinnakerDumas Automatic
MSRP $239

At a glance

7 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic36mm
Dumas Automatic44mm
Power Reserve
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic40h
Dumas Automatic40h
Water Resistance
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic300m
Dumas Automatic300m
MSRP
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic$1,800
Dumas Automatic$239

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
36mm
44mm
Thickness
18mm
15mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
Lug Width
18mm
22mm

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
White
Blue

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
SII NH35A

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,800
$239

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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 Dumas Automatic

Owners widely praise the Spinnaker Dumas Automatic for its attractive textured blue dial, applied indices, and well-finished case, noting its comfortable wearability due to a short lug-to-lug distance. Some owners flag the use of mineral crystal instead of sapphire and a bracelet with a learning curve and loose keeper. Overall, owners rate the Spinnaker Dumas Automatic highly for its aesthetics and case finishing at its price point.

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