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Marathon MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's AutomaticvsZelos Nova 37

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MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic
MarathonMSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic
MSRP $1,800
Nova 37
ZelosNova 37
MSRP $899

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic36mm
Nova 3737mm
Power Reserve
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic40h
Nova 3740h
Water Resistance
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic300m
Nova 3750m
MSRP
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic$1,800
Nova 37$899

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
36mm
37mm
Thickness
18mm
7mm
Lug-to-Lug
37mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Water Resistance
300m
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
White
Salmon

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
ETA 7001
Type
Automatic
Manual

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,800
$899

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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.

Zelos Nova 37

Owners widely praise the Zelos Nova 37's spectacular 37mm dimensions and extremely light, thin wearability. The meteorite dial is frequently highlighted as a captivating feature, though some reviewers suggest simpler indices would improve legibility over the Arabic numerals. The watch is considered a considerable value at $1,999. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Zelos Nova 37 highly for its excellent dimensions and dial execution at the price.

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