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Marathon MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's QuartzvsSpinnaker Croft 39 GMT

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MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz
MarathonMSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz
MSRP $1,450
Croft 39 GMT
SpinnakerCroft 39 GMT
MSRP $445

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz36mm
Croft 39 GMT39mm
Power Reserve
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz40h
Croft 39 GMT40h
Water Resistance
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz300m
Croft 39 GMT100m
MSRP
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz$1,450
Croft 39 GMT$445

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
GMT
Diameter
36mm
39mm
Thickness
18mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Water Resistance
300m
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black
Red

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Swiss High-Torque Quartz
Seiko NH34A
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,450
$445

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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 Croft 39 GMT

Owners praise the Spinnaker Croft 39 GMT for its colorful design, NH34 GMT movement, and reasonable price, noting high-standard manufacturing on the case, bezel, and bracelet. One owner finds the 43mm case and 51mm lug-to-lug dimensions too large for the design, preferring a 39-40mm case size. A potential issue with the lume was noted by one user. On balance, owners value the Spinnaker Croft 39 GMT for its attractive design and build quality at its price point, though sizing is a point of contention for some.

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