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Marathon MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's QuartzvsSternglas Naos Pro GMT Automatik

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MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz
MarathonMSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz
MSRP $1,450
Naos Pro GMT Automatik
SternglasNaos Pro GMT Automatik
MSRP $863

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz36mm
Naos Pro GMT Automatik38mm
Power Reserve
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz40h
Naos Pro GMT Automatik42h
Water Resistance
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz300m
Naos Pro GMT Automatik50m
MSRP
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz$1,450
Naos Pro GMT Automatik$863

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
GMT
Diameter
36mm
38mm
Thickness
18mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
42mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Black
Lume
None
Luminova Punkte

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Swiss High-Torque Quartz
Miyota 9075
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
42h
Jewels
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,450
$863

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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.

Sternglas Naos Pro GMT Automatik

Owners report the Sternglas Naos can feel underwhelming with a cheap feel and hands resembling office printer output, with some finding it wears smaller than expected and looks like a toy, though others appreciate its understated design. Reviewers highlight the Argo Automatic variant as a compelling sub-€400 mechanical watch with a colorful dial and practical date wheel, suitable for new collectors, featuring a 38mm case and a Miyota 8215 movement. On balance, the consensus is that the Sternglas Naos offers a mixed ownership experience, with its value proposition and entry-level appeal being its strongest points for some.

From video reviewers

The Sternglas Naos Pro GMT Automatik features a clean Bauhaus design that sets it apart from other GMT watches. A notable weakness is the watch's bezel action, which is not as smooth as some reviewers would have liked. Reviewers disagree on the watch's case size, with one reviewer stating it's slightly larger than the original Naos Automatic, while another reviewer doesn't mention this aspect at all.

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