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Marathon MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's AutomaticvsNivada Grenchen Chronomaster Manual

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MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic
MarathonMSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic
MSRP $1,800
Chronomaster Manual
Nivada GrenchenChronomaster Manual
MSRP $1,975

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic36mm
Chronomaster Manual38mm
Power Reserve
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic40h
Chronomaster Manual45h
Water Resistance
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic300m
Chronomaster Manual100m
MSRP
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic$1,800
Chronomaster Manual$1,975

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Diver
Chronograph
Diameter
36mm
38mm
Thickness
18mm
14.55mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Brushed + Polished
Water Resistance
300m
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Lume
None
x1

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
ETA Valjoux 7733
Type
Automatic
Manual
Power Reserve
40h
45h
Complications
None
GMT, Chronograph

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,800
$1,975

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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.

Nivada Grenchen Chronomaster Manual

Owners praise the Nivada Grenchen Chronomaster Manual as a reasonably sized mechanical chronograph without a module movement. One owner notes the watch sits high on the wrist due to its automatic caseback, leading to some regret. On balance, owners value the Chronomaster Manual for its non-module mechanical chronograph movement in a reasonably sized package.

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