Marathon GSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's AutomaticvsMKII Project 300

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Marathon GSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic at true scale

GSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic

MKII Project 300 at true scale

Project 300

Diameter

41mm

41.3mm

Lug-to-Lug

48mm

48mm

Thickness

14mm

13.4mm

lowest

Water Resistance

300m

300m

MSRP

$2,500

$1,995

lowest

Movement

Sellita SW200-1

ETA 2824-2

Case

4 specs
Category
Diver
Field
Diameter
41mm
41.25mm
Thickness
14mm
13.45mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Anthracite
n/a

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
ETA 2824-2
Power Reserve
0h
n/a

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,500
$1,995
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Marathon GSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic

The Marathon GSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic is widely praised as a versatile and well-made tool watch, with reviewers highlighting its legibility, utilitarian build, and comfort. Owners appreciate the tritium gas tubes for exceptional illumination in darkness, a feature noted as superior to some alternatives. The 41mm case size is considered ideal by some, though one owner found it wore tall and bumped on objects. While the watch is generally seen as a solid value for a Swiss-made tool watch, some owners have reported quality control issues requiring warranty service. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Marathon GSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic highly for its robust build and constant legibility from tritium.

MKII Project 300

Owners widely praise the MKII Project 300 for its balanced design, with one owner noting its lume "glows like a torch." Reviewers highlight its high legibility and bold, balanced aesthetic, inspired by classic dive watches. One owner found the 41.25mm case fit their wrist perfectly. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the MKII Project 300 highly for its exceptional lume and well-proportioned dive watch design.

From video reviewers

The 39.5mm case size fits most wrists well. The watch offers 200M water resistance. Reviewers did not reach a consensus on any weaknesses or points of disagreement.