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Marathon MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's QuartzvsSpinnaker Hull Commander

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MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz
MarathonMSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz
MSRP $1,450
Hull Commander
SpinnakerHull Commander
MSRP $520

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz36mm
Hull Commander42mm
Power Reserve
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz40h
Hull Commander40h
Water Resistance
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz300m
Hull Commander300m
MSRP
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz$1,450
Hull Commander$520

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
36mm
42mm
Thickness
18mm
13.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
Lug Width
18mm
22mm

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black
TIGER EYE

Movement

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,450
$520

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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 Hull Commander

The Spinnaker Hull Commander is widely praised by owners for its excellent build quality and finishing relative to its sub-$200 price point. Some owners note that watches in the Hull line can be thick. One owner flags that the big date complication on the Chronograph variant is partially obscured by the chronograph hand, and the included leather strap is unsuitable for a 100M water-resistant watch. On balance, owners rate the Spinnaker Hull Commander highly for its exceptional value and robust construction at its price.

From video reviewers

The unique, naturally patterned dial is a significant aesthetic draw. The 42mm case diameter and 50mm lug-to-lug measurement may be large for smaller wrists.

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