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Marathon MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's AutomaticvsWilliam Wood Fearless

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MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic
MarathonMSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic
MSRP $1,800
Fearless
William WoodFearless
MSRP $920

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic36mm
Fearless39mm
Power Reserve
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic40h
Fearless40h
Water Resistance
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic300m
Fearless100m
MSRP
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic$1,800
Fearless$920

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
36mm
39mm
Thickness
18mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
39mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
White
Yellow

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
Seiko NH35

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,800
$920

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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.

William Wood Fearless

The William Wood Fearless is noted for its wearable 39mm case size and comfortable 45mm lug-to-lug, with a matte black ion-plated finish and colorful rehaut accents. Reviewers highlight its recycled fire hose strap and 100m water resistance, stemming from its firefighter heritage. The Seiko NH35 movement is considered accurate for its price point. On balance, reviewers find the William Wood Fearless to be a well-finished field watch with unique heritage elements.

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