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Marathon MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's QuartzvsRZE UTD-8000

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MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz
MarathonMSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz
MSRP $1,450
UTD-8000
RZEUTD-8000
MSRP $279

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz36mm
UTD-800040mm
Power Reserve
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz40h
UTD-800040h
Water Resistance
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz300m
UTD-8000200m
MSRP
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz$1,450
UTD-8000$279

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Diver
Tool
Diameter
36mm
40mm
Thickness
18mm
13.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.5mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Grade 5 Titanium
Water Resistance
300m
200m
Caseback
Solid
Screw secured titanium caseback

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Underside

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Swiss High-Torque Quartz
Seiko VK64

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,450
$279

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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.

RZE UTD-8000

The RZE UTD-8000 is praised for its full titanium construction with scratch-resistant coatings and comfortable wearability, offering significant value at its price point. Reviewers note its modern materials like Cerakote-coated titanium and sapphire crystal, though its feature set does not rival more expensive digital competitors. Overall, the RZE UTD-8000 is considered a compelling enthusiast piece for its material execution and value.

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