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Marathon MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's AutomaticvsPraesidus Desert Field

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MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic
MarathonMSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic
MSRP $1,800
Desert Field
PraesidusDesert Field
MSRP $195

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic36mm
Desert Field34mm
Power Reserve
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic40h
Desert Field40h
Water Resistance
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic300m
Desert Field50m
MSRP
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic$1,800
Desert Field$195

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Diver
Field
Diameter
36mm
34mm
Thickness
18mm
Water Resistance
300m
50m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
White
Red

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
Ronda 515
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,800
$195

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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.

Praesidus Desert Field

Praesidus Desert Field owners highlight its textured dial, with one specifically mentioning the Black Texture variant. On balance, owners find the Praesidus Desert Field appealing for its dial textures.

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