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Marathon MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's QuartzvsSternglas Taiga GMT

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MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz
MarathonMSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz
MSRP $1,450
Taiga GMT
SternglasTaiga GMT
MSRP $237

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz36mm
Taiga GMT42mm
Power Reserve
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz40h
Taiga GMT
Water Resistance
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz300m
Taiga GMT100m
MSRP
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz$1,450
Taiga GMT$237

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
GMT
Diameter
36mm
42mm
Thickness
18mm
7.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
52mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Swiss High-Torque Quartz
Ronda 505.24H
Power Reserve
40h
Jewels
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,450
$237

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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.

Sternglas Taiga GMT

Owners widely praise the Sternglas Taiga GMT for its finishing and value, highlighting the yellow GMT hand as a distinctive touch. However, some find the GMT markers lack legibility, and the original NATO strap is considered poorly made. The 42mm case and 52mm lug-to-lug measurement are points of contention, with some finding it too large for smaller wrists. Overall, owners appreciate the Sternglas Taiga GMT for its attractive finishing and price point, though legibility of the GMT function and case dimensions are noted as areas for improvement.

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