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

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MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz
MarathonMSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz
MSRP $1,450
Wreck Automatic
SpinnakerWreck Automatic
MSRP $189

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz36mm
Wreck Automatic44mm
Power Reserve
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz40h
Wreck Automatic40h
Water Resistance
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz300m
Wreck Automatic200m
MSRP
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz$1,450
Wreck Automatic$189

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
36mm
44mm
Thickness
18mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
50mm
Lug Width
18mm
22mm
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Movement

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,450
$189

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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 Wreck Automatic

The Spinnaker Wreck Automatic is widely praised for its exceptional value, featuring a distressed finish on its aluminum bezel and etched dial. Owners consistently highlight the excellent bezel and crown action, with one owner noting it surpasses that of many higher-end watches. The 43mm steel case is water-resistant to 100 meters and houses a Seiko NH-35 automatic movement with a 42-hour power reserve. Overall, owners rate the Spinnaker Wreck Automatic highly for its impressive build quality and tactile feel at its price point.

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