Marathon GSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's AutomaticvsMühle-Glashütte S.A.R. Rescue-Timer Lumen

Ref. s-a-r-rescue-timer-lumen-rubber-strap-black·MSRP $2,395
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Measurements
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GSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic

S.A.R. Rescue-Timer Lumen
Diameter
41mm
42mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
47.6mm
lowest
Thickness
14mm
13.5mm
lowest
Water Resistance
300m
1000m
highest
MSRP
$2,500
$2,395
lowest
Movement
Sellita SW200-1
Sellita SW200-1
Case
5 specsCrystal & Dial
1 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.
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.
Owners and reviewers widely praise the Mühle-Glashütte S.A.R. Rescue-Timer LUMEN for its exceptional legibility, particularly its full-lume dial, and its robust, tool-like build that wears smaller than its 42mm case. Some owners report it as a fantastic daily beater that wears surprisingly well. One owner expressed concern about the potential long-term degradation and chipping of the rubber, questioning its impact shock resistance design, while another found the included textile strap to be too short, stiff, and cheap-looking. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Mühle-Glashütte S.A.R. Rescue-Timer LUMEN highly for its legibility and rugged, well-wearing design.
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