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Marathon MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's QuartzvsZelos Swordfish Field 38

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MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz
MarathonMSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz
MSRP $1,450
Swordfish Field 38
ZelosSwordfish Field 38
MSRP $399

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz36mm
Swordfish Field 3838mm
Power Reserve
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz40h
Swordfish Field 3840h
Water Resistance
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz300m
Swordfish Field 38200m
MSRP
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz$1,450
Swordfish Field 38$399

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Field
Diameter
36mm
38mm
Thickness
18mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
38mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black
Bronze

Movement

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,450
$399

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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 Swordfish Field 38

Owners widely praise the Zelos Swordfish Field 38 for its comfortable dimensions, noting they are acceptable both on paper and in practice. The Seiko NH35 movement is highlighted for its exceptionally smooth winding feel. On balance, owners rate the Zelos Swordfish Field 38 highly for its value and comfortable wearability.

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