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Marathon GSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's AutomaticvsSeiko Presage Cocktail Time

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GSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic
MarathonGSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic
MSRP $2,100
Presage Cocktail Time
SeikoPresage Cocktail Time
MSRP $595

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
GSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic41mm
Presage Cocktail Time40.5mm
Power Reserve
GSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic40h
Presage Cocktail Time41h
Water Resistance
GSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic300m
Presage Cocktail Time50m
MSRP
GSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic$2,100
Presage Cocktail Time$595

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
41mm
40.5mm
Thickness
14mm
14.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
47.5mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
50m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hardlex
Crystal Shape
Flat
Box
Dial Color
Anthracite
Black

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
4R57
Power Reserve
40h
41h
Jewels
25
29

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,100
$595

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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.

Seiko Presage Cocktail Time

Seiko Presage Cocktail Time is widely praised for its visually stunning dials and exceptional value, appearing more expensive than its price point. Owners highlight the dial, indices, hands, and crown as particularly well-executed. However, some owners note the absence of a sapphire crystal and the potential for quality control issues. One owner describes the case as large, round, and uninspired. Overall, owners rate the Seiko Presage Cocktail Time highly for its attractive dial designs and strong value proposition.

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