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Marathon MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's QuartzvsZelos Hammerhead V3 300m Titanium

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MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz
MarathonMSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz
MSRP $1,450
Hammerhead V3 300m Titanium
ZelosHammerhead V3 300m Titanium
MSRP $559

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz36mm
Hammerhead V3 300m Titanium44mm
Power Reserve
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz40h
Hammerhead V3 300m Titanium40h
Water Resistance
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz300m
Hammerhead V3 300m Titanium300m
MSRP
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz$1,450
Hammerhead V3 300m Titanium$559

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
36mm
44mm
Thickness
18mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
Lug Width
18mm
22mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Titanium

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Black
Ti - Mosaic MOP

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Swiss High-Torque Quartz
Seiko NH35
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,450
$559

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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.

Zelos Hammerhead V3 300m Titanium

The Zelos Hammerhead V3 300m Titanium is widely praised for its exceptional lume, unique and beautiful dial finishing that reflects light dramatically, and solid build quality that exceeds its price point. Owners also highlight its comfortable wearability, especially the lightweight titanium variant, and the convenient on-the-fly micro-adjustment on the bracelet. One owner notes the Japanese movement performs better than anticipated, and the Ti-Damascus variant features a unique, patterned dial and bezel. However, some owners find the 44mm size large, the crown "off," and the bracelet clasp could be more scratch-resistant, with resizing pins described as stubborn. Reattaching the bracelet after removal is also noted as extremely difficult. Overall, owners rate the Zelos Hammerhead V3 300m Titanium highly for its impressive dial aesthetics and value for money.

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