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Marathon GSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's AutomaticvsSugess Tourbillon Master SU8001

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GSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic
MarathonGSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic
MSRP $2,100
Tourbillon Master SU8001
SugessTourbillon Master SU8001
MSRP $999

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
GSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic41mm
Tourbillon Master SU800141mm
Power Reserve
GSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic40h
Tourbillon Master SU800140h
Water Resistance
GSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic300m
Tourbillon Master SU800150m
MSRP
GSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic$2,100
Tourbillon Master SU8001$999

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Chronograph
Thickness
14mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
10mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel/Rose Gold
Water Resistance
300m
50m
Caseback
Solid
Display

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Anthracite
Black

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
Seagull ST8000
Type
Automatic
Manual
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
3 vph
Complications
None
GMT, Moonphase, Date, Power reserve indicator

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,100
$999

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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.

Sugess Tourbillon Master SU8001

Owners widely praise the Sugess Tourbillon Master for its accessible tourbillon complication and value, with one owner noting an initial accuracy of +2 seconds per day. However, community feedback flags a winding stem that feels flimsy and straps that are considered poor, featuring a comically large buckle. Some owners report a degradation in accuracy to around -20 seconds per day after a month, and the steel case edges are described as rounded with the material proving soft and prone to scratching. On balance, owners view the Sugess Tourbillon Master as a remarkable value for its tourbillon feature, despite concerns regarding strap quality and long-term material durability.

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