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Astor + Banks ChronovsMarathon MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz

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Chrono
Astor + BanksChrono
MSRP $575
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz
MarathonMSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz
MSRP $1,450

At a glance

7 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Chrono44mm
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz36mm
Power Reserve
Chrono40h
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz40h
Water Resistance
Chrono100m
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz300m
MSRP
Chrono$575
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz$1,450

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Diameter
44mm
36mm
Thickness
18mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Water Resistance
100m
300m

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Ronda 5050.B
Swiss High-Torque Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$575
$1,450

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What people say

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Astor + Banks Chrono

Owners widely praise the Astor + Banks Chrono for its sporty design, wrist-friendly 38.5mm size, and enthusiast-friendly price starting at $525. One reviewer notes the date numeral is consistently half in shadow due to deep-set placement. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Astor + Banks Chrono highly for its design and value at the 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.

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