ARES GMT Global Mission TimervsMarathon GSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

ARES GMT Global Mission Timer at true scale

GMT Global Mission Timer

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

GSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic

Diameter

41mm

41mm

Lug-to-Lug

49.5mm

48mm

lowest

Thickness

14mm

14mm

Water Resistance

300m

300m

Power Reserve

50h

n/a

MSRP

$3,850

$2,500

lowest

Movement

ETA 2893-2

Sellita SW200-1

Case

3 specs
Lug-to-Lug
49.5mm
48mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black
Anthracite

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
ETA 2893-2
Sellita SW200-1
Power Reserve
50h
0h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,850
$2,500
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

ARES GMT Global Mission Timer

Owners widely praise the ARES GMT Global Mission Timer for its comfortable rubber strap, compelling internal 24-hour rotating bezel, and welcome GMT complication for travel. The watch's color combination is noted as a conversation starter, and enthusiasts appreciate its long-lasting battery and the 10 o'clock crown position. Accuracy is reported around +4 seconds per day. However, multiple owners report significant difficulties contacting the company for customer service and resolving issues, with some watches arriving with case markings or not as described. Overall, owners rate the ARES GMT Global Mission Timer highly for its travel-ready complications and comfortable wearability, despite significant customer service challenges.

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

The Marathon GSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic is widely praised as a versatile and well-made tool watch, with reviewers highlighting its legibility, utilitarian build, and comfort. Owners appreciate the tritium gas tubes for exceptional illumination in darkness, a feature noted as superior to some alternatives. The 41mm case size is considered ideal by some, though one owner found it wore tall and bumped on objects. While the watch is generally seen as a solid value for a Swiss-made tool watch, some owners have reported quality control issues requiring warranty service. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Marathon GSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic highly for its robust build and constant legibility from tritium.