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Marathon MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's AutomaticvsSternglas Naos XL Automatik

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MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic
MarathonMSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic
MSRP $1,800
Naos XL Automatik
SternglasNaos XL Automatik
MSRP $463

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic36mm
Naos XL Automatik42mm
Power Reserve
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic40h
Naos XL Automatik
Water Resistance
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic300m
Naos XL Automatik50m
MSRP
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic$1,800
Naos XL Automatik$463

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Sport
Diameter
36mm
42mm
Thickness
18mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
White
Lume
None
Luminova

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
Miyota 8215
Power Reserve
40h
Jewels
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,800
$463

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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.

Sternglas Naos XL Automatik

Owners widely praise the Sternglas Naos XL Automatik as an amazing and best affordable automatic Bauhaus watch for its price. However, some owners find the 42mm case size too large, with one describing it as resembling a "flying saucer" on a 7.25-inch wrist, and another noting its unsuitability for a predominantly white dial. The Miyota movement is described as just okay. Overall, owners rate the Sternglas Naos XL Automatik highly for its value proposition as an affordable Bauhaus automatic.

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