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Fears Arnos (Blue)vsMarathon MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz

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Arnos (Blue)
FearsArnos (Blue)
MSRP $4,604
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz
MarathonMSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz
MSRP $1,450

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Arnos (Blue)30.8mm
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz36mm
Power Reserve
Arnos (Blue)40h
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz40h
Water Resistance
Arnos (Blue)30m
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz300m
MSRP
Arnos (Blue)$4,604
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz$1,450

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
30.8mm
36mm
Thickness
8.4mm
18mm
Lug-to-Lug
40mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Water Resistance
30m
300m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Blue
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW1000-1b
Swiss High-Torque Quartz
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$4,604
$1,450

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What people say

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Fears Arnos (Blue)

The Fears Arnos (Blue) is lauded for its striking blue galvanic dial with a hobnail surround and Roman numerals, housed in a vintage-inspired 33.5mm rectangular stainless steel case measuring 8.4mm in thickness. Reviewers note the convenience of its automatic Sellita SW1000-1b movement, which offers a 46-hour power reserve. On balance, reviewers praise the Fears Arnos (Blue) for its distinctive dial and slim, wearable case.

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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