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Marathon MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's AutomaticvsOak & Oscar The Olmsted ExP-01

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MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic
MarathonMSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic
MSRP $1,800
The Olmsted ExP-01
Oak & OscarThe Olmsted ExP-01
MSRP $1,775

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic36mm
The Olmsted ExP-0138mm
Power Reserve
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic40h
The Olmsted ExP-0142h
Water Resistance
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic300m
The Olmsted ExP-01100m
MSRP
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic$1,800
The Olmsted ExP-01$1,775

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Field
Diameter
36mm
38mm
Thickness
18mm
10.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.9mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
316L Heat-treated Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
100m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Double-domed
AR Coating
Inner
Underside
Dial Color
White
Black
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
Sellita SW300
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
4 vph
Power Reserve
40h
42h
Complications
None
GMT, Chronograph, Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,800
$1,775

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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.

Oak & Oscar The Olmsted ExP-01

Owners widely praise Oak & Oscar The Olmsted ExP-01 for its exceptional finishing, comfortable bracelet, and smooth movement. The dial designs are a frequent point of admiration, with specific appreciation for the white, navy, and gray variants, as well as the orange seconds hand. The watch is considered fairly priced at around $1.5k and is noted for its versatility and "soul." On balance, owners rate Oak & Oscar The Olmsted ExP-01 highly for its overall quality, design, and the brand's customer service.

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