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Marathon MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's AutomaticvsPinion Neutron

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MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic
MarathonMSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic
MSRP $1,800
Neutron
PinionNeutron
MSRP $1,600

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic36mm
Neutron38mm
Power Reserve
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic40h
Neutron40h
Water Resistance
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic300m
Neutron100m
MSRP
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic$1,800
Neutron$1,600

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Sport
Diameter
36mm
38mm
Thickness
18mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
White
Black
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

1 specs
Power Reserve
40h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,800
$1,600

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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.

Pinion Neutron

The Pinion Neutron is widely praised for its refined 38mm design, detailed guilloché dial, and high build quality. Owners highlight the very well-finished case and amazing dial, with one noting the movement is regulated to within ±5 seconds per day. The watch is considered a strong contender at its price point, though one owner found the OEM straps to be poor and replaced them with an aftermarket option. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Pinion Neutron highly for its exceptional dial finishing and refined case design at its price.

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