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Marathon MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's QuartzvsBoldr Odyssey Bronze

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MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz
MarathonMSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz
MSRP $1,450
Odyssey Bronze
BoldrOdyssey Bronze
MSRP $649

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz36mm
Odyssey Bronze45.5mm
Power Reserve
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz40h
Odyssey Bronze40h
Water Resistance
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz300m
Odyssey Bronze500m
MSRP
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz$1,450
Odyssey Bronze$649

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
36mm
45.5mm
Thickness
18mm
16.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
52mm
Lug Width
18mm
22mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Bronze
Water Resistance
300m
500m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Black
Auburn
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Swiss High-Torque Quartz
Seiko NH35
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,450
$649

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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.

Boldr Odyssey Bronze

The Boldr Odyssey Bronze is widely praised for its robust, ship-like aesthetic and substantial feel, with its meteorite dial and OEM Horween strap highlighted as unique features. Owners feel the style, fit, finish, and specifications compensate for criticisms regarding the movements used at its price point. On balance, owners rate the Boldr Odyssey Bronze highly for its distinctive aesthetic and quality finishing.

From video reviewers

The 500m water resistance and Lumicast lume are standout features. The 45mm+ case size is a drawback for some wrists.

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