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Marathon MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's QuartzvsStudio Underd0g Desert Sky (Gen3)

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MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz
MarathonMSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz
MSRP $1,450
Desert Sky (Gen3)
Studio Underd0gDesert Sky (Gen3)
MSRP $550

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz36mm
Desert Sky (Gen3)38.5mm
Power Reserve
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz40h
Desert Sky (Gen3)40h
Water Resistance
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz300m
Desert Sky (Gen3)
MSRP
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz$1,450
Desert Sky (Gen3)$550

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Chronograph
Diameter
36mm
38.5mm
Thickness
18mm
Lug Width
18mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black
Standard

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Swiss High-Torque Quartz
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,450
$550

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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.

Studio Underd0g Desert Sky (Gen3)

Owners widely praise the Studio Underd0g Desert Sky (Gen3) for its vibrant blue dial that exhibits depth and liveliness under varying light, its fun and creative design, and its value as a mechanical chronograph. The Seagull 1901 movement provides column-wheel chronograph functionality, with one owner reporting accuracy around +6 seconds per day and satisfying chronograph pusher feel. However, the watch is criticized for a highly reflective, overly domed crystal and weak lume. Some owners find the 13.6mm thickness to be substantial. On balance, owners rate the Studio Underd0g Desert Sky (Gen3) highly for its engaging dial and value proposition as a mechanical chronograph.

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