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Marathon GSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's AutomaticvsCincinnati Watch Company The Cincinnatus Blue

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GSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic
MarathonGSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic
MSRP $2,100
The Cincinnatus Blue
Cincinnati Watch CompanyThe Cincinnatus Blue
MSRP $695

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
GSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic41mm
The Cincinnatus Blue38mm
Power Reserve
GSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic40h
The Cincinnatus Blue45h
Water Resistance
GSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic300m
The Cincinnatus Blue100m
MSRP
GSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic$2,100
The Cincinnatus Blue$695

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Field
Diameter
41mm
38mm
Thickness
14mm
10.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
46.5mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
300m
100m
Caseback
Solid
Screw Down Steel

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Domed
AR Coating
Inner
Underside
Dial Color
Anthracite
Blue
Indices
Applied
Lume
None
BGW9

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
Sellita SW210-1
Type
Automatic
Manual
Power Reserve
40h
45h
Jewels
25
18

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,100
$695

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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.

Cincinnati Watch Company The Cincinnatus Blue

Owners widely praise the Cincinnati Watch Company The Cincinnatus Blue for its versatile design, pleasant manual winding action, and the value offered by its Sellita SW200-2 automatic movement, especially considering its USA assembly. The textured dial, often described as a "sandpaper dial" that shines in the sun, along with applied numerals and dark blue hands, are frequently highlighted as attractive features. Its 38mm or 39mm diameter and 47mm lug-to-lug dimensions are noted for good wearability on smaller wrists, though one owner found it necessary to remove four links for a proper fit. The lume is described as legible but dim. Overall, owners rate the Cincinnati Watch Company The Cincinnatus Blue highly for its distinctive dial and value at the price point.

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