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Marathon MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's QuartzvsPraesidus Desert Field

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MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz
MarathonMSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz
MSRP $1,450
Desert Field
PraesidusDesert Field
MSRP $195

At a glance

7 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz36mm
Desert Field34mm
Power Reserve
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz40h
Desert Field40h
Water Resistance
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz300m
Desert Field50m
MSRP
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz$1,450
Desert Field$195

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Diver
Field
Diameter
36mm
34mm
Thickness
18mm
Water Resistance
300m
50m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black
Red

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Swiss High-Torque Quartz
Ronda 515

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,450
$195

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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 Desert Field

Praesidus Desert Field owners highlight its textured dial, with one specifically mentioning the Black Texture variant. On balance, owners find the Praesidus Desert Field appealing for its dial textures.

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