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Fears Redcliff 39.5vsMarathon MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz

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Redcliff 39.5
FearsRedcliff 39.5
MSRP $2,458
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
Redcliff 39.539.5mm
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz36mm
Power Reserve
Redcliff 39.540h
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz40h
Water Resistance
Redcliff 39.515m
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz300m
MSRP
Redcliff 39.5$2,458
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz$1,450

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Sport
Diver
Diameter
39.5mm
36mm
Thickness
20mm
18mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.95mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Water Resistance
15m
300m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire
Dial Color
Date Pewter Grey
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
La Joux-Perret G101
Swiss High-Torque Quartz
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,458
$1,450

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What people say

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Fears Redcliff 39.5

The Fears Redcliff 39.5 is widely praised for its slim 9.95mm case, versatile "Go Anywhere, Do Anything" appeal, and elegant dial finishing. Owners and reviewers highlight its comfortable wearability and understated elegance, with one owner finding its finishing, dial, and movement regulation (0 to +5 sec/day) compelling. The watch features a La Joux-Perret G100 movement, a 39.5mm stainless steel case with 150m water resistance, and a screw-down crown. Accuracy figures vary, with one owner reporting -20 sec/day requiring service, while another noted 0 to +5 sec/day. Some find its size slightly large for slender wrists, and opinions differ on the new baton markers compared to the original pipette style. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Fears Redcliff 39.5 highly for its refined finishing and versatile, slim profile at its price point.

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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