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Marathon MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's AutomaticvsSeiko Diamond Collection

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MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic
MarathonMSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic
MSRP $1,800
Diamond Collection
SeikoDiamond Collection
MSRP $525

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic36mm
Diamond Collection32mm
Power Reserve
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic40h
Diamond Collection40h
Water Resistance
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic300m
Diamond Collection100m
MSRP
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic$1,800
Diamond Collection$525

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
36mm
32mm
Thickness
18mm
8.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
39mm
Lug Width
18mm
15mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
White
Black

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
6N32

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,800
$525

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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 Diamond Collection

Owners widely praise the Seiko Diamond Collection for its stunning beauty, particularly highlighting the 14 diamonds and the captivating mother-of-pearl dial. Its 33.2mm case size, 100m water resistance, sapphire crystal, and lightweight build are appreciated features contributing to comfortable wear. Some owners find the dial detail is best appreciated in direct sunlight. The gold plating on some models may show fading from desk work over time. Overall, owners rate the Seiko Diamond Collection highly for its dazzling aesthetics and comfortable, well-finished design at its price point.

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