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Citizen Promaster Air A-TvsMarathon MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz

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Promaster Air A-T
CitizenPromaster Air A-T
MSRP $581
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz
MarathonMSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz
MSRP $1,450

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Promaster Air A-T46mm
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz36mm
Power Reserve
Promaster Air A-T40h
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz40h
Water Resistance
Promaster Air A-T200m
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz300m
MSRP
Promaster Air A-T$581
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz$1,450

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Pilot
Diver
Diameter
46mm
36mm
Thickness
12mm
18mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
18mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
300m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Green
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
E660
Swiss High-Torque Quartz
Type
Solar
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$581
$1,450

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What people say

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Citizen Promaster Air A-T

Owners widely praise the Citizen Promaster Eco-Drive for its value, reliability, and maintenance-free operation. Reviewers note the Citizen Promaster Air Automatic GMT is a large 44.5mm watch with a well-proportioned case and balanced dial, powered by an in-house automatic GMT movement. Concerns are raised about the unframed date window and uninspired case design on the GMT. Some owners find certain models, like the 36mm Eco-Drive, to be very small. The Promaster Air Automatic GMT is priced at $1,125 USD. On balance, owners and reviewers highlight the Promaster's strong value and reliability as its primary strengths.

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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