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Marathon GSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's AutomaticvsSugess MoonPhase Master S394

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GSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic
MarathonGSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic
MSRP $2,100
MoonPhase Master S394
SugessMoonPhase Master S394
MSRP $449

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
GSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic41mm
MoonPhase Master S39440mm
Power Reserve
GSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic40h
MoonPhase Master S39445h
Water Resistance
GSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic300m
MoonPhase Master S39450m
MSRP
GSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic$2,100
MoonPhase Master S394$449

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Chronograph
Diameter
41mm
40mm
Thickness
14mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
46mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel/Rose Gold
Water Resistance
300m
50m
Caseback
Solid
Display

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Anthracite
Case Black

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
Seagull ST21
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
3 vph
Power Reserve
40h
45h
Complications
None
GMT, Chronograph, Moonphase, Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,100
$449

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What people say

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

The Marathon GSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic is widely praised for its legibility, comfort, and exceptional tritium illumination, with reviewers highlighting its utilitarian, military-equipment feel and a 41mm case size considered ideal. Owners appreciate its grippy bezel and the 300 meters of water resistance provided by the screw-down crown, deeming it a solid value for a Swiss-made tool watch. Some owners report quality control issues, with one user needing to warranty two watches, and another notes the GSAR wears taller than other models, leading to occasional bumping. The reliable ETA 2824-A2 movement is a consistent feature. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Marathon GSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic highly for its bright tritium lume and robust, no-nonsense tool watch design.

Sugess MoonPhase Master S394

Owners widely praise the Sugess MoonPhase Master S394 for its impressive value, offering multiple complications at a sub-$200 price point, with one owner highlighting its deep blue dial and applied markers. While one owner finds the 14mm thickness acceptable and wearable, another notes the included straps are subpar and the movement finishing is rough under magnification. The long lugs can also create a noticeable gap with the strap. On balance, owners rate the Sugess MoonPhase Master S394 highly for the significant complications and aesthetic appeal it delivers at its accessible price.

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