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Hamilton American Classic Spirit of Liberty Auto ChronovsMarathon MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic

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MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic
MarathonMSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic
MSRP $1,800

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
American Classic Spirit of Liberty Auto Chrono42mm
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic36mm
Power Reserve
American Classic Spirit of Liberty Auto Chrono40h
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic40h
Water Resistance
American Classic Spirit of Liberty Auto Chrono50m
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic300m
MSRP
American Classic Spirit of Liberty Auto Chrono$2,225
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic$1,800

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Diameter
42mm
36mm
Thickness
14.75mm
18mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
18mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
300m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black
White

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
H-21
Sellita SW200-1

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,225
$1,800

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What people say

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Hamilton American Classic Spirit of Liberty Auto Chrono

Owners widely praise the Hamilton American Classic Spirit of Liberty Auto Chrono for its impressive craftsmanship, details, and overall finish, noting sharp edges on the mixed brushed and polished lugs that give it a premium look and a refined yet bold presence. The watch offers an improved 60-hour power reserve and increased precision. However, its pushers are noted as being chunky. On balance, owners rate the Hamilton American Classic Spirit of Liberty Auto Chrono highly for its premium finishing and refined presence on the wrist.

Marathon MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic

The Marathon MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic is lauded for its utilitarian, no-nonsense design, exceptional tritium lume for visibility, and comfortable 41mm wearability. Reviewers highlight its robust build, meeting ISO 6425 dive watch standards and approved for military use, demonstrating durability during demanding activities. One reviewer notes the stock rubber strap requires modification for a proper fit. Overall, reviewers rate the Marathon MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic highly for its focus on utility and ruggedness at its price point.

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