Marathon GSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's AutomaticvsSanturce El Tiburón — Swiss Automatic Dive Watch

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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

Santurce El Tiburón — Swiss Automatic Dive Watch at true scale

El Tiburón — Swiss Automatic Dive Watch

Diameter

41mm

39mm

Lug-to-Lug

48mm

46mm

lowest

Thickness

14mm

12.2mm

lowest

Water Resistance

300m

300m

MSRP

$2,500

$949

lowest

Movement

Sellita SW200-1

Sellita SW200-1

Case

4 specs
Diameter
41mm
39mm
Thickness
14mm
12.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
46mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Anthracite
n/a

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,500
$949
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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.

Santurce El Tiburón — Swiss Automatic Dive Watch

The Santurce El Tiburón — Swiss Automatic Dive Watch features a 39mm sandblasted steel case and a flat sapphire crystal with no glare. Reviewers praise its smooth and secure bezel action, along with excellent and even luminous material application on the hands and markers. Overall, owners rate the Santurce El Tiburón — Swiss Automatic Dive Watch highly for its glare-free crystal and excellent lume application.

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