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Marathon MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's QuartzvsSternglas Naos XL

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MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz
MarathonMSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz
MSRP $1,450
Naos XL
SternglasNaos XL
MSRP $237

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz36mm
Naos XL42mm
Power Reserve
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz40h
Naos XL
Water Resistance
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz300m
Naos XL50m
MSRP
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz$1,450
Naos XL$237

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Sport
Diameter
36mm
42mm
Thickness
18mm
6.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
50m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Swiss High-Torque Quartz
Miyota 9U15
Power Reserve
40h
Jewels
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,450
$237

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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 XL

Owners widely praise the Sternglas Naos XL for its versatile Bauhaus design, domed sapphire crystal, and value, with some finding its larger size comfortable and refined for its price. However, opinions are split on its aesthetic appeal, with one owner finding the hands and face underwhelming, while others appreciate the minimalistic dial. The date font is noted as too small to be useful by one owner, and the stock strap is generally considered basic or prone to wear. Accuracy figures vary, with one owner reporting a Miyota movement running fast and another noting +13 seconds per day. Overall, owners rate the Sternglas Naos XL highly for its Bauhaus aesthetics and affordability, despite some reservations about the movement and strap.

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