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Marathon GSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's AutomaticvsKUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006

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GSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic
MarathonGSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic
MSRP $2,100
ROYAL SMITH 90-006
KUOEROYAL SMITH 90-006
MSRP $795

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
GSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic41mm
ROYAL SMITH 90-00635mm
Power Reserve
GSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic40h
ROYAL SMITH 90-00642h
Water Resistance
GSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic300m
ROYAL SMITH 90-006100m
MSRP
GSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic$2,100
ROYAL SMITH 90-006$795

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
41mm
35mm
Thickness
14mm
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
42mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
100m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Dome
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Anthracite
Ivory
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
Miyota 9039
Power Reserve
40h
42h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,100
$795

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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.

KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006

Owners widely praise the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006 for its visual appeal and sapphire crystal with AR coating. The watch functions correctly and keeps time at approximately +5 seconds per day on the wrist, powered by a Miyota 9039 movement. On balance, owners value the watch's aesthetics and specifications, though some question its overall value proposition.

From video reviewers

The watch's unique blend of modern and retro elements is a notable strength, with a textured ivory waffle dial and Breguet numerals giving it the look of a vintage watch from the 1950s and 1960s. A potential drawback is the ~$770 USD price point, which is significant for a microbrand. Reviewers disagree on the movement's accuracy, with one reviewer noting it is noisy and another describing it as a "Japanese-manufactured high beat premium automatic movement".

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