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Marathon MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's AutomaticvsMarathon Steel Navigator SSNAV-D Auto

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MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic
MarathonMSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic
MSRP $1,800
Steel Navigator SSNAV-D Auto
MarathonSteel Navigator SSNAV-D Auto
MSRP $1,400

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic36mm
Steel Navigator SSNAV-D Auto41mm
Power Reserve
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic40h
Steel Navigator SSNAV-D Auto40h
Water Resistance
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic300m
Steel Navigator SSNAV-D Auto60m
MSRP
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic$1,800
Steel Navigator SSNAV-D Auto$1,400

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Pilot
Diameter
36mm
41mm
Thickness
18mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Water Resistance
300m
60m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
White
Black

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
Sellita SW220-1

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,800
$1,400

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What people say

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Marathon MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic

The Marathon MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic is lauded for its utilitarian, no-nonsense design, exceptional tritium lume for visibility, and comfortable 41mm wearability. Reviewers highlight its robust build, meeting ISO 6425 dive watch standards and approved for military use, demonstrating durability during demanding activities. One reviewer notes the stock rubber strap requires modification for a proper fit. Overall, reviewers rate the Marathon MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic highly for its focus on utility and ruggedness at its price point.

Marathon Steel Navigator SSNAV-D Auto

The Marathon Steel Navigator SSNAV-D Auto is praised for its durable construction, featuring a sandblasted steel case with improved lugs, a bi-directional bezel with excellent action, and 100m water resistance. Owners appreciate the constant visibility provided by self-illuminating tritium gas tubes and the precision of its ETA F06.412 quartz movement, which offers accuracy to about 10 seconds per year. The watch includes a GMT bezel for dual timekeeping and a synthetic sapphire crystal. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Marathon Steel Navigator SSNAV-D Auto highly for its robust tool-watch design and reliable tritium illumination.

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