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Marathon MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's QuartzvsZelos Spearfish GMT

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MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz
MarathonMSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz
MSRP $1,450
Spearfish GMT
ZelosSpearfish GMT
MSRP $999

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz36mm
Spearfish GMT40mm
Power Reserve
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz40h
Spearfish GMT40h
Water Resistance
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz300m
Spearfish GMT200m
MSRP
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz$1,450
Spearfish GMT$999

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
GMT
Diameter
36mm
40mm
Thickness
18mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
40mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black
Frost

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Swiss High-Torque Quartz
Sellita SW330-2
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,450
$999

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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 Spearfish GMT

The Zelos Spearfish GMT is widely praised for its exceptional value, with reviewers highlighting its superb finishing, flawless machining, and a tool-less micro-adjustment clasp that exceeds its price point. It features a La Joux-Perret G100 movement with a 68-hour power reserve, achieving an average accuracy of +2.6 seconds per day, or a Miyota 9075 movement offering flier-style GMT functionality. The 40mm case and bidirectional 48-click ceramic bezel are well-executed, though one reviewer noted a minor compromise in the end link fit. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Zelos Spearfish GMT highly for its impressive finishing and value proposition.

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