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Marathon MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's QuartzvsSpinnaker Bradner Pearl Diver

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MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz
MarathonMSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz
MSRP $1,450
Bradner Pearl Diver
SpinnakerBradner Pearl Diver
MSRP $370

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz36mm
Bradner Pearl Diver42mm
Power Reserve
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz40h
Bradner Pearl Diver40h
Water Resistance
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz300m
Bradner Pearl Diver180m
MSRP
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz$1,450
Bradner Pearl Diver$370

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
36mm
42mm
Thickness
18mm
15mm
Lug-to-Lug
50mm
Lug Width
18mm
22mm
Water Resistance
300m
180m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black
Emerald

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Swiss High-Torque Quartz
SII NH35A
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,450
$370

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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.

Spinnaker Bradner Pearl Diver

The Spinnaker Bradner Pearl Diver is noted by owners as large on smaller wrists, with a 50mm lug-to-lug and 15mm height being a concern, though some find it acceptable with specific strap choices. Opinions on finishing quality vary, with one owner reporting issues like a poorly seated bezel and crooked indices. Overall, owners rate the Spinnaker Bradner Pearl Diver with mixed reviews regarding its size and finishing.

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