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Marathon MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's AutomaticvsTissot Chrono XL Classic

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MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic
MarathonMSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic
MSRP $1,800
Chrono XL Classic
TissotChrono XL Classic
MSRP $495

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic36mm
Chrono XL Classic45mm
Power Reserve
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic40h
Chrono XL Classic40h
Water Resistance
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic300m
Chrono XL Classic100m
MSRP
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic$1,800
Chrono XL Classic$495

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Chronograph
Diameter
36mm
45mm
Thickness
18mm
11.02mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
Lug Width
18mm
22mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Dial Color
White
Silver
Indices
Applied
Arabic
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova ®

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,800
$495

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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.

Tissot Chrono XL Classic

Owners appreciate the Tissot Chrono XL Classic's pilot aesthetic and altimeter-style numerals, finding its quartz chronograph design clean and versatile. The watch is noted as having a large 45mm size, with one owner seeking feedback on its comfort, accuracy, and durability. On balance, owners view the Tissot Chrono XL Classic as a good entry-level option, with a desire for an automatic movement for battery-free convenience.

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