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Bremont BroadswordvsMarathon GSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Broadsword
BremontBroadsword
MSRP $3,850
GSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic
MarathonGSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic
MSRP $2,100

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Broadsword40mm
GSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic41mm
Power Reserve
Broadsword40h
GSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic40h
Water Resistance
Broadsword100m
GSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic300m
MSRP
Broadsword$3,850
GSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic$2,100

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Field
Diver
Diameter
40mm
41mm
Thickness
12.5mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
Water Resistance
100m
300m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Bronze
Anthracite

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
BE-95-2AV
Sellita SW200-1

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,850
$2,100

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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

Bremont Broadsword

Owners widely praise the Bremont Broadsword for its versatile GADA (go anywhere, do anything) capability, noting it pairs well with various straps and can be dressed up or down. One owner highlights the impressive build quality and finishing, while another specifically commends the sandwich dial. A few marks from strap changes were noted by one owner. Overall, owners rate the Bremont Broadsword highly for its versatility and build quality.

From video reviewers

The bead-blasted 40mm steel case finishing is a consistent strength. No shared weaknesses were identified. Reviewers did not explicitly disagree on any points.

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.

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