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Sinn 534 Mother-of-Pearl WvsMarathon GSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic

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534 Mother-of-Pearl W
Sinn534 Mother-of-Pearl W
MSRP $2,230
GSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic
MarathonGSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic
MSRP $2,100

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
534 Mother-of-Pearl W34mm
GSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic41mm
Power Reserve
534 Mother-of-Pearl W42h
GSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic40h
Water Resistance
534 Mother-of-Pearl W100m
GSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic300m
MSRP
534 Mother-of-Pearl W$2,230
GSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic$2,100

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Tool
Diver
Diameter
34mm
41mm
Thickness
9mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Material
stainless steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
300m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
White
Anthracite
Lume
Luminescent
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
SW 300-1
Sellita SW200-1
Power Reserve
42h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,230
$2,100

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What people say

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Sinn 534 Mother-of-Pearl W

Owners widely praise the Sinn 534 Mother-of-Pearl W for its excellent timekeeping, consistently reporting accuracy around -1s/day, and the high quality of its bracelet, which features an impressive butterfly clasp. The double-AR coated crystal is noted for its near-invisibility, enhancing the dial's appearance. However, some find the 34mm case size and 18mm lug width too small for wrists 7.5 inches or larger, while others appreciate its vintage-like proportions. The mother-of-pearl dial is described as subtle, appearing gray most of the time with only occasional flashes of color, which some feel contributes to its tool-watch aesthetic. The crown is noted as potentially bothersome if the watch is worn loosely. On balance, owners rate the Sinn 534 Mother-of-Pearl W highly for its subtle dial execution and robust build quality, particularly appreciating its precise timekeeping and refined bracelet.

Marathon GSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic

The Marathon GSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic is widely praised for its legibility, comfort, and exceptional tritium illumination, with reviewers highlighting its utilitarian, military-equipment feel and a 41mm case size considered ideal. Owners appreciate its grippy bezel and the 300 meters of water resistance provided by the screw-down crown, deeming it a solid value for a Swiss-made tool watch. Some owners report quality control issues, with one user needing to warranty two watches, and another notes the GSAR wears taller than other models, leading to occasional bumping. The reliable ETA 2824-A2 movement is a consistent feature. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Marathon GSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic highly for its bright tritium lume and robust, no-nonsense tool watch design.

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