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Marathon MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's QuartzvsVario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz

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MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz
MarathonMSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz
MSRP $1,450
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz
Vario1945 A-11S Solar Quartz
MSRP $218

At a glance

7 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz36mm
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz40mm
Power Reserve
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz40h
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz40h
Water Resistance
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz300m
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz50m
MSRP
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz$1,450
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz$218

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
Field
Diameter
36mm
40mm
Thickness
18mm
9mm
Lug-to-Lug
41mm
Water Resistance
300m
50m

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Swiss High-Torque Quartz
Miyota 2070/2170

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,450
$218

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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.

Vario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz

Owners widely praise the Vario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz for its superb case finishing, legibility, and premium look, with its 40mm size proving comfortable for many wrists. Reviewers highlight its incredible value at $198, featuring a Miyota solar quartz movement and polished chamfers adding unexpected style. Some owners note the lume is poor and the 50-meter water resistance is limited, while others desire a big date complication not supported by the solar movement. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz highly for its excellent finishing and value proposition.

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