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Marathon MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's AutomaticvsTudor Pelagos LHD

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MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic
MarathonMSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic
MSRP $1,800
Pelagos LHD
TudorPelagos LHD
MSRP $6,025

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic36mm
Pelagos LHD40mm
Power Reserve
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic40h
Pelagos LHD70h
Water Resistance
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic300m
Pelagos LHD500m
MSRP
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic$1,800
Pelagos LHD$6,025

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Diameter
36mm
40mm
Thickness
18mm
14.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
18mm
22mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Titanium
Finish
Brushed and polished
Satin
Water Resistance
300m
500m
Caseback
Solid
Display

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
White
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
MT5612-LHD
Power Reserve
40h
70h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,800
$6,025

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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.

Tudor Pelagos LHD

The Tudor Pelagos LHD is widely praised for its value and technical specifications, including its titanium case, ceramic bezel, and 500m water resistance. Some owners note that the cream-colored lume and the five lines of text on the dial are potential drawbacks, though the red "Pelagos" text is seen as a positive detail. Overall, the consensus is that the Tudor Pelagos LHD offers significant technical features and value for its price point.

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