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Marathon MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's QuartzvsMarathon Steel Navigator SSNAV-D Quartz

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MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz
MarathonMSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz
MSRP $1,450
Steel Navigator SSNAV-D Quartz
MarathonSteel Navigator SSNAV-D Quartz
MSRP $1,300

At a glance

7 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz36mm
Steel Navigator SSNAV-D Quartz41mm
Power Reserve
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz40h
Steel Navigator SSNAV-D Quartz40h
Water Resistance
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz300m
Steel Navigator SSNAV-D Quartz60m
MSRP
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz$1,450
Steel Navigator SSNAV-D Quartz$1,300

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Pilot
Diameter
36mm
41mm
Thickness
18mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Water Resistance
300m
60m

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,450
$1,300

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What people say

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Marathon MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz

Owners widely praise the Marathon MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz for its tool-like aesthetic, bright tritium lume, and satisfying bezel action, making it enjoyable to handle and use. One owner finds the 36mm case comfortable after an initial adjustment period, while another reports accuracy within a few seconds of atomic time. On balance, owners rate the Marathon MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz highly for its superb value and enjoyable tool-watch characteristics.

Marathon Steel Navigator SSNAV-D Quartz

The Marathon Steel Navigator SSNAV-D Quartz is widely praised for its high-accuracy Swiss Made ETA F06.412 HeavyDrive-PreciDrive quartz movement, rated at +/- 10 seconds per year, and its tritium lume. Reviewers and owners highlight its functional tool-watch appeal, noting the sandblasted steel case with an asymmetric design, excellent bi-directional bezel action, and drilled lug holes. Some owners find it perfectly suited for sport/rugged use, though not necessarily as an everyday watch. One owner points out that the case's distinctive asymmetry deviates from current aesthetic trends. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Marathon Steel Navigator SSNAV-D Quartz highly for its robust build and exceptional timekeeping accuracy at its price point.

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