Marathon GSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's AutomaticvsVero Watch Company Open Water 41
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Measurements
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GSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic

Open Water 41
Diameter
41mm
40mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
47mm
lowest
Thickness
14mm
11mm
lowest
Water Resistance
300m
highest
200m
Power Reserve
n/a
38h
MSRP
$2,500
n/a
Movement
Sellita SW200-1
Sellita SW200-1
Case
5 specsCrystal & Dial
1 specsMovement
1 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.
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.
Vero Watch Company Open Water 41 owners and reviewers praise its exceptional design, finishing, and surprisingly thin wearability at 11mm height and 40mm width, with a 47mm lug-to-lug measurement. The bead-blasted finishing offers a clean, novel look, and its matte treatment extends across the entire bezel. The Sellita SW200-1 movement is regulated in-house to +/-5 seconds per day. Some commenters suggest a lumed pip at 12 and a dive bezel as desirable options. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Vero Watch Company Open Water 41 highly for its elegant, contemporary tool watch design and comfortable wearability.
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