Marathon GSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's AutomaticvsRatio FreeDiver Professional 500M Automatic 32GS202A

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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

Ratio FreeDiver Professional 500M Automatic 32GS202A at true scale

FreeDiver Professional 500M Automatic 32GS202A

Diameter

41mm

42mm

Lug-to-Lug

48mm

n/a

Thickness

14mm

13mm

lowest

Water Resistance

300m

500m

highest

MSRP

$2,500

$130

lowest

Movement

Sellita SW200-1

Miyota 8215

Case

6 specs
Diameter
41mm
42mm
Thickness
14mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
n/a
Lug Width
20mm
n/a
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
500m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Anthracite
n/a

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
Miyota 8215

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,500
$130
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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.

Ratio FreeDiver Professional 500M Automatic 32GS202A

Owners widely praise the Ratio FreeDiver Professional 500M Automatic 32GS202A for its exceptional value and solid build quality, with one owner specifically highlighting the screw-down crown as the most robust they have experienced. The watch is considered a feature-loaded dive-style option, offering 500m water resistance, and is seen as a step above competitors in its price bracket. One owner notes the use of a Miyota 8000 series movement without a hacking feature. Overall, owners rate the Ratio FreeDiver Professional 500M Automatic 32GS202A highly for its impressive build and value proposition.