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Marathon MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's QuartzvsSeiko Essentials Chronograph

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MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz
MarathonMSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz
MSRP $1,450
Essentials Chronograph
SeikoEssentials Chronograph
MSRP $265

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz36mm
Essentials Chronograph41.5mm
Power Reserve
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz40h
Essentials Chronograph40h
Water Resistance
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz300m
Essentials Chronograph100m
MSRP
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz$1,450
Essentials Chronograph$265

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Chronograph
Diameter
36mm
41.5mm
Thickness
18mm
12.1mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
Lug Width
18mm
22mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hardlex

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Swiss High-Torque Quartz
8T63

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,450
$265

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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.

Seiko Essentials Chronograph

Owners find the Seiko Essentials Chronograph beautiful for its price, particularly on the grey market, praising its lightweight wearability for active use and college budgets. One owner notes the orange stripe on the stopwatch button can expand and fall off in heat. The watch is 41mm and was purchased for $160. On balance, owners rate the Seiko Essentials Chronograph highly for its aesthetic appeal and value, especially for active wear on a budget.

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