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Marathon MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's AutomaticvsZelos Great White 43

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MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic
MarathonMSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic
MSRP $1,800
Great White 43
ZelosGreat White 43
MSRP $599

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic36mm
Great White 4343mm
Power Reserve
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic40h
Great White 4340h
Water Resistance
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic300m
Great White 43300m
MSRP
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic$1,800
Great White 43$599

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
36mm
43mm
Thickness
18mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
43mm
Lug Width
18mm
22mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Titanium (DLC coated)

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
White
Blue

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
Miyota 9015

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,800
$599

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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 Great White 43

Owners widely praise the Zelos Great White 43's "unbelievable" and "amazing" lume, particularly on the carbon and Frost variants. The Miyota 9015 movement and 300m water resistance are noted features. Some owners find the 43mm size large, while others report it wears well. Opinions are divided on colorways, with some disappointed by the absence of a "Nebula" option and others finding the "Arctic" version striking. Overall, owners rate the Zelos Great White 43 highly for its exceptional lume and robust specifications at the price point.

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