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Marathon GSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's AutomaticvsFears Date Boutique Edition (event)

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GSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic
MarathonGSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic
MSRP $2,100
Date Boutique Edition (event)
FearsDate Boutique Edition (event)
MSRP $2,625

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
GSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic41mm
Date Boutique Edition (event)39.5mm
Power Reserve
GSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic40h
Date Boutique Edition (event)40h
Water Resistance
GSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic300m
Date Boutique Edition (event)15m
MSRP
GSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic$2,100
Date Boutique Edition (event)$2,625

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
Sport
Diameter
41mm
39.5mm
Thickness
14mm
20mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
46.95mm
Water Resistance
300m
15m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Anthracite
Date Boutique Edition (Event)

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
La Joux-Perret G101

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,100
$2,625

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What people say

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Marathon GSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic

The Marathon GSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic is widely praised for its legibility, comfort, and exceptional tritium illumination, with reviewers highlighting its utilitarian, military-equipment feel and a 41mm case size considered ideal. Owners appreciate its grippy bezel and the 300 meters of water resistance provided by the screw-down crown, deeming it a solid value for a Swiss-made tool watch. Some owners report quality control issues, with one user needing to warranty two watches, and another notes the GSAR wears taller than other models, leading to occasional bumping. The reliable ETA 2824-A2 movement is a consistent feature. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Marathon GSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic highly for its bright tritium lume and robust, no-nonsense tool watch design.

Fears Date Boutique Edition (event)

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Fears Date Boutique Edition (event) for its exquisite dial work, featuring a dark, moody green on a silver-coated dial with hand-painted varnish. The 40mm model's central second hand and stepped dial contribute to its appeal, with both sizes praised for comfortable wearability due to their thickness and short lugs. One owner notes the mallard green color lacked luster in person compared to photos. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Fears Date Boutique Edition (event) highly for its dial finishing and comfortable wearability.

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