Which is cheaper, the Marathon GSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic or the Sheffield 1A 38 dive 38mm, 3-hand date (rotating dive bezel, perforated rubber strap)?

At MSRP the Sheffield 1A 38 dive 38mm, 3-hand date (rotating dive bezel, perforated rubber strap) is the cheaper of the two at $223, against $2,100 for the Marathon GSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic — a $1,877 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Marathon GSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic or the Sheffield 1A 38 dive 38mm, 3-hand date (rotating dive bezel, perforated rubber strap)?

The Marathon GSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic wears larger at 41mm versus 38mm for the Sheffield 1A 38 dive 38mm, 3-hand date (rotating dive bezel, perforated rubber strap) — a 3mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Marathon GSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic or the Sheffield 1A 38 dive 38mm, 3-hand date (rotating dive bezel, perforated rubber strap)?

The Marathon GSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic is rated to 300m versus 200m for the Sheffield 1A 38 dive 38mm, 3-hand date (rotating dive bezel, perforated rubber strap).

What movement does the Marathon GSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic run compared to the Sheffield 1A 38 dive 38mm, 3-hand date (rotating dive bezel, perforated rubber strap)?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Marathon GSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic uses the Sellita SW200-1 and the Sheffield 1A 38 dive 38mm, 3-hand date (rotating dive bezel, perforated rubber strap) uses the Seiko NH35.

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Marathon GSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's AutomaticvsSheffield 1A 38 dive 38mm, 3-hand date (rotating dive bezel, perforated rubber strap)

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

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MSRP $2,100

Sheffield 1A 38 dive 38mm, 3-hand date (rotating dive bezel, perforated rubber strap)

MSRP $223

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9 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

GSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic41mm

1A 38 dive 38mm, 3-hand date (rotating dive bezel, perforated rubber strap)38mm

Power Reserve

GSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic40h

1A 38 dive 38mm, 3-hand date (rotating dive bezel, perforated rubber strap)—

Water Resistance

GSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic300m

1A 38 dive 38mm, 3-hand date (rotating dive bezel, perforated rubber strap)200m

MSRP

GSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic$2,100

1A 38 dive 38mm, 3-hand date (rotating dive bezel, perforated rubber strap)$223

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Diameter

41mm

38mm

Thickness

14mm

12.8mm

Lug-to-Lug

48mm

46mm

Material

316L Stainless Steel

Stainless Steel

Water Resistance

300m

200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

Anthracite

Blue

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW200-1

Seiko NH35

Power Reserve

40h

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Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$2,100

$223

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