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Marathon MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's AutomaticvsSpinnaker Dark Purple

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MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic
MarathonMSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic
MSRP $1,800
Dark Purple
SpinnakerDark Purple
MSRP $289

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic36mm
Dark Purple45mm
Power Reserve
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic40h
Dark Purple40h
Water Resistance
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic300m
Dark Purple550m
MSRP
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic$1,800
Dark Purple$289

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
36mm
45mm
Thickness
18mm
21mm
Lug-to-Lug
52mm
Lug Width
18mm
22mm
Water Resistance
300m
550m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
White
Dark Purple

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
SII NH35A

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,800
$289

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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.

Spinnaker Dark Purple

Owners widely praise the Spinnaker Dark Purple's build quality and sharp aesthetics, with particular admiration for the stunning purple dial that shines in sunlight and the smooth, bidirectional rotating bezel operated by a crown. One owner notes that Spinnaker makes attractive purple dial watches but criticizes their large size. Overall, owners rate the Spinnaker Dark Purple highly for its stunning dial and smooth bezel action.

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