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Marathon MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's AutomaticvsPagani Design PD-1695

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MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic
MarathonMSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic
MSRP $1,800
PD-1695
Pagani DesignPD-1695
MSRP $145

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic36mm
PD-169545mm
Power Reserve
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic40h
PD-169542h
Water Resistance
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic300m
PD-1695300m
MSRP
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic$1,800
PD-1695$145

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
36mm
45mm
Thickness
18mm
15mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
18mm
22mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
White
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
Miyota 8215
Power Reserve
40h
42h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,800
$145

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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.

Pagani Design PD-1695

Owners widely praise the Pagani Design PD-1695 for its appealing blue dial and wearability, with some finding it wears smaller than its dimensions suggest due to its lug placement. The 300m water resistance is noted as a functional benefit. However, some owners find the lume to be weak. On balance, owners rate the Pagani Design PD-1695 highly for its attractive dial and perceived value as a placeholder for more expensive timepieces.

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