Marathon GSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's AutomaticvsOmega Seamaster Diver 300M Co Axial Master Chronometer 42mm

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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

Omega Seamaster Diver 300M Co Axial Master Chronometer 42mm at true scale

Seamaster Diver 300M Co Axial Master Chronometer 42mm

Diameter

41mm

42mm

Lug-to-Lug

48mm

lowest

49.9mm

Thickness

14mm

13.6mm

lowest

Water Resistance

300m

300m

Power Reserve

n/a

55h

MSRP

$2,500

lowest

$6,300

Movement

Sellita SW200-1

Omega 8800

Case

5 specs
Diameter
41mm
42mm
Thickness
14mm
13.56mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
49.9mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
n/a
Steel

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal Shape
n/a
Domed
Dial Color
Anthracite
Black

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
Omega 8800
Power Reserve
0h
55h
Hacking
No
Yes
Hand-winding
No
Yes

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,500
$6,300
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Reviews

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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.

Omega Seamaster Diver 300M Co Axial Master Chronometer 42mm

Owners widely praise the Omega Seamaster Diver 300M Co Axial Master Chronometer 42mm for its attractive design, comfortable wearability, and overall timepiece quality, with many finding the wave dial looks better in person and the watch wears smaller than its 42mm size. Some owners specifically highlight the satisfaction derived from the white dial and rubber strap combination, noting its "pop" and finding it a "phenomenal watch." The movement is also frequently admired, with one reviewer calling it an "excellent Master Chronometer movement." However, some reviewers and owners note potential issues such as dial printing color, date wheel alignment, and bezel misalignment, while one owner found the hour markers could be brighter for easier reading. The helium release valve is considered a vestigial element by one reviewer, and another owner found the titanium case softer than expected.

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