AV86 1956 MarinevsMarathon MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz

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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.

AV86 1956 Marine at true scale

1956 Marine

Marathon MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz at true scale

MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz

Diameter

41mm

36mm

Thickness

n/a

18mm

Water Resistance

200m

300m

highest

MSRP

n/a

$1,450

Movement

Seiko VH31

Swiss High-Torque Quartz

Case

5 specs
Diameter
41mm
36mm
Thickness
n/a
18mm
Lug Width
n/a
18mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
300m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Acrylic
Sapphire
Dial Color
Light Blue
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Seiko VH31
Swiss High-Torque Quartz
Power Reserve
n/a
0h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
n/a
$1,450
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Reviews

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AV86 1956 Marine

Owners find the 41mm case comfortable and appreciate the AV86 1956 Marine's in-person appearance. One owner notes uneven lume application, with the dial glowing but the bezel not. The AV86 1956 Marine is considered a fashion watch, with some owners suggesting better quality alternatives exist for the price, though personal preference for the look is acknowledged. On balance, owners rate the AV86 1956 Marine positively for its comfortable wearability and aesthetic appeal, despite some reservations about its value proposition.

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. The 36mm case is described as comfortable and growing on wearers, with the watch itself considered incredibly tough and practical. Accuracy is reported within a few seconds of atomic time, and the case is considered solid with scratch-resistant crystal. On balance, owners rate the Marathon MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz highly for its superb value and robust, enjoyable tool watch characteristics.

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