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Lorier Olympia SIIvsMarathon MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz

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Olympia SII
LorierOlympia SII
MSRP $999
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
Olympia SII39mm
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz36mm
Power Reserve
Olympia SII40h
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz40h
Water Resistance
Olympia SII
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz300m
MSRP
Olympia SII$999
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz$1,450

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Diameter
39mm
36mm
Thickness
18mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Standard
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Swiss High-Torque Quartz
Type
Manual
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$999
$1,450

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What people say

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Lorier Olympia SII

Owners widely praise the Lorier Olympia SII for its excellent value and vintage aesthetic, highlighting the robust Seiko NE88 movement and crisp chronograph pushers. The 39mm case is noted for wearing well, with its layered design effectively managing the 13.8mm thickness. Some owners prefer the hesalite crystal for its aesthetic, while others would like a sapphire option. The bracelet is described as functional but can be a hair nipper. Overall, owners rate the Lorier Olympia SII highly for its execution of a vintage chronograph at an accessible 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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