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Marathon MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's QuartzvsVaer DS2 Meridian Quartz

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MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz
MarathonMSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz
MSRP $1,450
DS2 Meridian Quartz
VaerDS2 Meridian Quartz
MSRP $239

At a glance

7 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz36mm
DS2 Meridian Quartz39mm
Power Reserve
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz40h
DS2 Meridian Quartz40h
Water Resistance
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz300m
DS2 Meridian Quartz150m
MSRP
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz$1,450
DS2 Meridian Quartz$239

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
36mm
39mm
Thickness
18mm
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Water Resistance
300m
150m

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Swiss High-Torque Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,450
$239

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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.

Vaer DS2 Meridian Quartz

The Vaer DS2 Meridian Quartz is lauded for its wearability, with reviewers and owners consistently praising its 39mm case size as a perfect fit, noting its thinness at 10.4mm. The watch features a satisfying 120-click coin-edge bezel with minimal back play and comes with two straps for $239, powered by a Miyota GM12 quartz movement offering a three-year battery life. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vaer DS2 Meridian Quartz highly for its comfortable wearability and accessible price point.

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