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Christopher Ward C60 Atoll 300vsMarathon GSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic

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C60 Atoll 300
Christopher WardC60 Atoll 300
MSRP $1,320
GSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic
MarathonGSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic
MSRP $2,100

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C60 Atoll 30040mm
GSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic41mm
Power Reserve
C60 Atoll 30038h
GSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic40h
Water Resistance
C60 Atoll 300300m
GSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic300m
MSRP
C60 Atoll 300$1,320
GSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic$2,100

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
40mm
41mm
Thickness
11.3mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.4mm
48mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
White
Anthracite
Lume
SLN X1 BL C1
None

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
SW200-1
Sellita SW200-1
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
38h
40h
Jewels
26
25
Complications
Day-date, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,320
$2,100

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What people say

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Christopher Ward C60 Atoll 300

Owners widely praise the Christopher Ward C60 Atoll 300 for its superb fit and finish, which reviewers note exceeds its price point, and its comfortable 40mm wearability. The Sellita SW200-1 movement is reported to run close to COSC standards, and the "light catcher" case is frequently highlighted for its jewelry-like quality and beautiful dial that is better appreciated in person. One owner desires a larger 42mm size option, and some users flag a weak or missing anti-reflective coating on the crystal. Overall, owners rate the Christopher Ward C60 Atoll 300 highly for its exceptional case finishing and value.

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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