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Marathon MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's QuartzvsBoldr Venture

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MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz
MarathonMSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz
MSRP $1,450
Venture
BoldrVenture
MSRP $339

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz36mm
Venture38mm
Power Reserve
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz40h
Venture40h
Water Resistance
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz300m
Venture200m
MSRP
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz$1,450
Venture$339

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Tool
Diameter
36mm
38mm
Thickness
18mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Titanium
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Black
Black Dawn
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Swiss High-Torque Quartz
Seiko NH35A
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,450
$339

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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.

Boldr Venture

The Boldr Venture is widely praised for its lightweight and durable titanium case, excellent finishing, and comfortable wearability, with owners noting its legibility and good lume on the navy dial. It features a scratch-resistant sapphire crystal and 200m water resistance, making it suitable for daily wear. The included Expedition Canvas Strap is described as beautiful and comfortable. Overall, owners rate the Boldr Venture highly for its comfortable and durable titanium construction and excellent legibility.

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