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Farer LISSOMvsMarathon MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz

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LISSOM
FarerLISSOM
MSRP $1,150
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz
MarathonMSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz
MSRP $1,450
What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Farer LISSOM

Farer Lissom owners and reviewers widely praise its slim 7.95mm case and elegant 38mm dimensions, noting its well-balanced proportions and comfortable wearability. The vibrant and colorful dial designs, intricate details like grained textures and sunken sub-dials, and lume-filled dauphine hands are frequently highlighted as strengths. The manual-wind La Joux-Perret D100 movement is mentioned, with a claimed accuracy of +/- 15 seconds and a 50-hour power reserve, though one owner reported a movement failure after overwinding, which was resolved with excellent customer service. Some owners find the blue numerals and hands appear nearly black unless catching the light, and opinions are split on the 38mm size, with some finding it ideal and others a bit small for their wrist. The 42.8mm lug-to-lug measurement is noted as potentially appearing odd on larger wrists. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Farer Lissom highly for its striking design and slim, wearable case at its price point.

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.

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
LISSOM38mm
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz36mm
Power Reserve
LISSOM50h
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz40h
Water Resistance
LISSOM50m
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz300m
MSRP
LISSOM$1,150
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz$1,450

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
38mm
36mm
Thickness
7.95mm
18mm
Lug-to-Lug
42.8mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Material
316L marine-grade stainless steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
300m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Red
Black

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
La Joux-Perret D100
Swiss High-Torque Quartz
Type
Manual
Quartz
Power Reserve
50h
40h
Jewels
18
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,150
$1,450
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