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Marathon MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's AutomaticvsNodus Obscura II - DLC

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MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic
MarathonMSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic
MSRP $1,800
Obscura II - DLC
NodusObscura II - DLC
MSRP $725

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic36mm
Obscura II - DLC38mm
Power Reserve
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic40h
Obscura II - DLC41h
Water Resistance
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic300m
Obscura II - DLC100m
MSRP
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic$1,800
Obscura II - DLC$725

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
36mm
38mm
Thickness
18mm
11.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
100m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Box
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
White
Lume
None
Swiss Super-LumiNova® BGW9 Grade A

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
TMI NH38
Power Reserve
40h
41h
Jewels
25
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,800
$725

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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.

Nodus Obscura II - DLC

Owners widely praise the Nodus Obscura II - DLC for its high quality and value, with one owner calling it their first tactical watch that lives up to the hype. Reviewers highlight the novel "Exposure Gauge Complication" bezel, designed for photographers using the Sunny 16 rule, as a well-executed feature. The TMI NH38 movement is considered basic. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Nodus Obscura II - DLC highly for its unique bezel complication and strong value proposition at $650.

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