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Marathon MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's QuartzvsWilliam Wood Beacon

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MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz
MarathonMSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz
MSRP $1,450
Beacon
William WoodBeacon
MSRP $495

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz36mm
Beacon41mm
Power Reserve
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz40h
Beacon40h
Water Resistance
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz300m
Beacon50m
MSRP
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz$1,450
Beacon$495

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
36mm
41mm
Thickness
18mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
41mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
50m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black
Blue

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Swiss High-Torque Quartz
Ronda 762

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.

William Wood Beacon

The William Wood Beacon is praised for its bold flavors, particularly its prominent oak and rye influence, with tasting notes of candied orange peel, dried apricots, and baking spices, and a long, full finish. Some find its oak-forward profile overwhelming and its MSRP of $300 unreasonable. Overall, owners rate the William Wood Beacon highly for its bold flavors and character, with one owner awarding it a score of 9.4/10.

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