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Breitling Top Time DeusvsMarathon GSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic

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Top Time Deus
BreitlingTop Time Deus
MSRP $1,500
GSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic
MarathonGSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic
MSRP $2,100
What people say

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Breitling Top Time Deus

Owners widely praise the Breitling Top Time Deus for its striking dial colors and retro racing chronograph styling, with many falling in love with its aesthetic in person and calling it a great first automatic watch. Some owners note the dial color is an off-white that shifts between cream and white depending on lighting, and the "Deus" text is less bold than expected. One owner finds the long lugs a drawback, while another points out the lack of anti-magnetic properties. The Breitling Top Time Deus features a Breitling 23 automatic movement, a 41mm case, and 30m water resistance. Overall, owners rate the Breitling Top Time Deus highly for its unique styling and vibrant dial at the price point.

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.

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Top Time Deus41mm
GSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic41mm
Power Reserve
Top Time Deus48h
GSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic40h
Water Resistance
Top Time Deus30m
GSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic300m
MSRP
Top Time Deus$1,500
GSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic$2,100

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Mechanical
Diver
Thickness
14.27mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
51.5mm
48mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Stainless steel
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
30m
300m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Anthracite
Indices
Applied

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Breitling 23
Sellita SW200-1
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
48h
40h
Jewels
27
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,500
$2,100
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