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Marathon MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's QuartzvsTissot Gentleman

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MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz
MarathonMSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz
MSRP $1,450
Gentleman
TissotGentleman
MSRP $495

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz36mm
Gentleman40mm
Power Reserve
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz40h
Gentleman40h
Water Resistance
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz300m
Gentleman100m
MSRP
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz$1,450
Gentleman$495

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
36mm
40mm
Thickness
18mm
8.52mm
Lug-to-Lug
40mm
Lug Width
18mm
21mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
100m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Domed
Dial Color
Black
Blue
Indices
Applied
Indexes
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova ®

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Swiss High-Torque Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,450
$495

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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.

Tissot Gentleman

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Tissot Gentleman for its exceptional value, versatile design, and impressive finishing for its price point, often highlighting its thin case profile and the reliable Powermatic 80 movement with an 80-hour power reserve and silicon balance spring. The 38mm and 40mm case sizes are frequently cited as comfortable and wearable, with some owners appreciating the subtle "pyramidal" sunburst dial for added visual interest. Specific models are noted for features like an 18k gold bezel or full titanium construction, enhancing perceived quality. Accuracy is generally reported as COSC-level, though one owner notes the seconds hand sweep is less smooth. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Tissot Gentleman highly for its blend of classic design, modern movement technology, and accessible price.

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