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Marathon MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's AutomaticvsMarathon TSAR (Tritium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz

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MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic
MarathonMSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic
MSRP $1,800
TSAR (Tritium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz
MarathonTSAR (Tritium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz
MSRP $1,550

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic36mm
TSAR (Tritium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz46mm
Power Reserve
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic40h
TSAR (Tritium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz40h
Water Resistance
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic300m
TSAR (Tritium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz300m
MSRP
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic$1,800
TSAR (Tritium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz$1,550

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
36mm
46mm
Thickness
18mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
White
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
Swiss High-Torque Quartz
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,800
$1,550

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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 TSAR (Tritium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz

Owners widely praise the Marathon TSAR (Tritium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz for its ISO 6425 certification and practical, everyday wearability, with one owner noting the movement sets and ticks fine with expected quartz accuracy. The bezel and crystal are also described as great. One owner reports the 41mm TSAR wears small and has a field watch aesthetic, while another notes the TSAR Medium, listed at 12mm thick, visually appears thicker. Overall, owners rate the Marathon TSAR (Tritium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz highly for its robust build and practical design.

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