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

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MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic
MarathonMSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic
MSRP $1,800
Neutron Dual
PinionNeutron Dual
MSRP $1,842

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic36mm
Neutron Dual38mm
Power Reserve
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic40h
Neutron Dual42h
Water Resistance
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic300m
Neutron Dual100m
MSRP
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic$1,800
Neutron Dual$1,842

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
GMT
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

2 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
ETA 2893-2
Power Reserve
40h
42h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,800
$1,842

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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 Dual

Owners widely praise the Pinion Neutron Dual for its refined design, meticulous finishing, and exceptional dial work, with one owner calling it their favorite watch and strongly recommending it. The watch features a Swiss ETA 2824-2 automatic movement, is designed and built in England, and measures 38mm in diameter, 45mm lug-to-lug, and 11mm thick. Some owners note criticism of the OEM straps, and accuracy is reported around ±5 seconds per day. Overall, the consensus is that owners love the Pinion Neutron Dual for its detailed design and high level of finishing.

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