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Marathon MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's AutomaticvsVario VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench

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MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic
MarathonMSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic
MSRP $1,800
VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench
VarioVARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench
MSRP $499

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic36mm
VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench37mm
Power Reserve
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic40h
VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench40h
Water Resistance
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic300m
VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench100m
MSRP
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic$1,800
VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench$499

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Field
Diameter
36mm
37mm
Thickness
18mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
UltraHex Titanium
Water Resistance
300m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
White
Yellow

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
Miyota 82s5

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,800
$499

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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.

VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench

Owners praise the VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench for its price point and the dial's color-shifting effects, with one owner noting it as a great limited edition. A reviewer highlights its lightweight titanium case and sand-textured pink dial. Some with larger wrists may find its 36mm size compact. One owner dislikes the strap and notes the movement can occasionally be loud. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench highly for its unique dial and value at the price.

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