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Marathon MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's QuartzvsBaltic Scalegraph Classic

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MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz
MarathonMSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz
MSRP $1,450
Scalegraph Classic
BalticScalegraph Classic
MSRP $1,712

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz36mm
Scalegraph Classic39.5mm
Power Reserve
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz40h
Scalegraph Classic63h
Water Resistance
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz300m
Scalegraph Classic50m
MSRP
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz$1,450
Scalegraph Classic$1,712

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Chronograph
Diameter
36mm
39.5mm
Thickness
18mm
13.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
50m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Black
Panda
Lume
None
BGW9

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Swiss High-Torque Quartz
Sellita SW510-M
Type
Quartz
Manual
Power Reserve
40h
63h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,450
$1,712

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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.

Baltic Scalegraph Classic

Owners widely praise the Baltic Scalegraph Classic for its stunning retro racing design, detailed dial, and 39.5mm case size, with many finding it offers excellent value. However, some owners report issues with finishing and fit, describing the watches as light or "toylike," while others find the finishing comparable to higher-end brands. Reviewers and owners alike criticize the screw-down chronograph pushers as finicky and impractical, especially given the 100m water resistance which some feel is conceptually incongruent with its rally timer purpose. One owner experienced misaligned bezel markers and moisture ingress after pool use, leading to a return. On balance, owners and reviewers value the Baltic Scalegraph Classic's aesthetic and value proposition, though practical usability concerns regarding the chronograph pushers and isolated quality control issues are noted.

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