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Marathon MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's AutomaticvsSeiko Presage Cocktail Time

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MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic
MarathonMSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic
MSRP $1,800
Presage Cocktail Time
SeikoPresage Cocktail Time
MSRP $595

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic36mm
Presage Cocktail Time40.5mm
Power Reserve
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic40h
Presage Cocktail Time41h
Water Resistance
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic300m
Presage Cocktail Time50m
MSRP
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic$1,800
Presage Cocktail Time$595

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
36mm
40.5mm
Thickness
18mm
14.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.5mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
50m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hardlex
Crystal Shape
Flat
Box
Dial Color
White
Black

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
4R57
Power Reserve
40h
41h
Jewels
25
29

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,800
$595

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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.

Seiko Presage Cocktail Time

Seiko Presage Cocktail Time is widely praised for its visually stunning dials and exceptional value, appearing more expensive than its price point. Owners highlight the dial, indices, hands, and crown as particularly well-executed. However, some owners note the absence of a sapphire crystal and the potential for quality control issues. One owner describes the case as large, round, and uninspired. Overall, owners rate the Seiko Presage Cocktail Time highly for its attractive dial designs and strong value proposition.

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