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CWC (Cabot Watch Company) 6BB-WRvsMarathon GSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic

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6BB-WR
CWC (Cabot Watch Company)6BB-WR
MSRP $2,858
GSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic
MarathonGSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic
MSRP $2,100
What people say

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CWC (Cabot Watch Company) 6BB-WR

Owners praise the CWC (Cabot Watch Company) 6BB-WR for its faithful pilot chronograph design and modern durability, noting the crisp operation of its chronograph. The 42mm case, while 14.9mm thick and weighing 80g, is considered wearable due to its 49mm lug-to-lug measurement. However, the cam-lever chronograph action is described as less satisfying than a column wheel, and fixed bars limit strap choices. Overall, owners rate the CWC (Cabot Watch Company) 6BB-WR highly as a practical, affordable, and serviceable tool watch recommended for regular use.

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

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
6BB-WR42mm
GSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic41mm
Power Reserve
6BB-WR40h
GSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic40h
Water Resistance
6BB-WR100m
GSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic300m
MSRP
6BB-WR$2,858
GSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic$2,100

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Diameter
42mm
41mm
Thickness
14.9mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
48mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
300m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Anthracite

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW510
Sellita SW200-1
Jewels
0
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,100
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