Marathon GSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's AutomaticvsOrient King Diver (Revival) Limited Edition

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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

Orient King Diver (Revival) Limited Edition at true scale

King Diver (Revival) Limited Edition

Diameter

41mm

43.8mm

Lug-to-Lug

48mm

n/a

Thickness

14mm

14mm

Water Resistance

300m

highest

40m

MSRP

$2,500

$405

lowest

Movement

Sellita SW200-1

Automatic

Case

4 specs
Diameter
41mm
43.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
n/a
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
40m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Mineral
Dial Color
Anthracite
n/a

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
n/a

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,500
$405
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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.

Orient King Diver (Revival) Limited Edition

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Orient King Diver (Revival) Limited Edition for its faithful reissue of the 1970s SK Diver design, its visually appealing golden-metallic sunburst dial, and its unique internal rotating bezel. Some owners find the 43.8mm case wears slightly large, with one owner noting that the bracelet is incongruent with the watch's quality, recommending a Tropic strap instead. The watch features an automatic movement and a limited production run of 2,500 pieces. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Orient King Diver (Revival) Limited Edition highly for its unique vintage charm and appealing design at its price point.

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