Marathon GSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's AutomaticvsOllech & Wajs MIRAGE III

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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

Ollech & Wajs MIRAGE III at true scale

MIRAGE III

Diameter

41mm

40mm

Lug-to-Lug

48mm

n/a

Thickness

14mm

lowest

14.7mm

Water Resistance

300m

highest

200m

MSRP

$2,500

n/a

Movement

Sellita SW200-1

Valjoux 7750

Case

6 specs
Diameter
41mm
40mm
Thickness
14mm
14.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
n/a
Lug Width
20mm
n/a
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
n/a
Dial Color
Anthracite
n/a

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
Valjoux 7750

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,500
n/a
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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.

Ollech & Wajs MIRAGE III

Owners widely praise the Ollech & Wajs MIRAGE III for its comfortable, sleek feel on the wrist, with one owner noting they sometimes forget they are wearing it, and find it sharp for casual wear. It is considered a beautiful, neo-vintage automatic Flieger chronograph priced under 1000 Euros, fitting the bill for those who like chronographs but cannot afford high-end options. Some prefer its case design, though it is otherwise closely matched to competitors. One owner notes the ticking is a bit loud. Overall, owners rate the Ollech & Wajs MIRAGE III highly for its comfortable wearability and value proposition as an accessible chronograph.