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Marathon MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's QuartzvsSpinnaker Cahill Automatic

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MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz
MarathonMSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz
MSRP $1,450
Cahill Automatic
SpinnakerCahill Automatic
MSRP $350

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz36mm
Cahill Automatic42mm
Power Reserve
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz40h
Cahill Automatic40h
Water Resistance
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz300m
Cahill Automatic200m
MSRP
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz$1,450
Cahill Automatic$350

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
36mm
42mm
Thickness
18mm
13.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
51mm
Lug Width
18mm
22mm
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black
Green

Movement

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,450
$350

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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 Cahill Automatic

Owners widely praise the Spinnaker Cahill Automatic for its attractive vintage-inspired design, comfortable wearability on smaller wrists, and good timekeeping, with one owner specifically noting the large "maxi" indices and NATO strap as highlights. However, some find the lume application uneven and note the use of a mineral crystal. A significant concern raised by one owner is a report of internal component failures and a perceived lack of quality control within the brand. On balance, the Spinnaker Cahill Automatic is well-regarded by owners for its style and value, particularly at specific price points, despite some noted manufacturing inconsistencies.

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