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

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MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz
MarathonMSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz
MSRP $1,450
Essentials Solar
SeikoEssentials Solar
MSRP $375
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 Solar

Owners find the Seiko Essentials Solar a beautiful and lightweight daily wear, particularly for its value on the grey market. One owner noted the 41mm size did not appear large in person. A single owner reported an orange stripe on a stopwatch button detached due to heat. Overall, owners rate the Seiko Essentials Solar highly for its attractive aesthetic and comfortable wearability at its price point.

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz36mm
Essentials Solar30.5mm
Power Reserve
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz40h
Essentials Solar40h
Water Resistance
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz300m
Essentials Solar
MSRP
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz$1,450
Essentials Solar$375

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
36mm
30.5mm
Thickness
18mm
6.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
37.7mm
Lug Width
18mm
12mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
Splash Resistant

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hardlex
Crystal Shape
Flat
Curved

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Swiss High-Torque Quartz
V115

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,450
$375
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