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Marathon MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's QuartzvsPraesidus A-11 Spec 2 Ameriquartz

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MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz
MarathonMSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz
MSRP $1,450
A-11 Spec 2 Ameriquartz
PraesidusA-11 Spec 2 Ameriquartz
MSRP $215

At a glance

7 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz36mm
A-11 Spec 2 Ameriquartz38mm
Power Reserve
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz40h
A-11 Spec 2 Ameriquartz40h
Water Resistance
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz300m
A-11 Spec 2 Ameriquartz50m
MSRP
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz$1,450
A-11 Spec 2 Ameriquartz$215

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Diver
Field
Diameter
36mm
38mm
Thickness
18mm
Water Resistance
300m
50m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black
Brown

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Swiss High-Torque Quartz
Ameriquartz USA

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,450
$215

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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.

Praesidus A-11 Spec 2 Ameriquartz

Owners praise the Praesidus A-11 Spec 2 Ameriquartz as a sturdy, versatile tool watch at $215 USD, noting its precise Ameriquartz movement. However, some owners report unpolished lugs, random timekeeping errors ranging from 5-15 minutes off, premature battery death, and difficulties with battery replacements and customer service. The canvas strap is also noted as being very long, and the crystal is sapphire-coated K1 mineral. On balance, owners find the Praesidus A-11 Spec 2 Ameriquartz a capable daily beater despite these specific concerns.

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