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Marathon MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's AutomaticvsFears Date Boutique Edition (event)

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MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic
MarathonMSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic
MSRP $1,800
Date Boutique Edition (event)
FearsDate Boutique Edition (event)
MSRP $2,625

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic36mm
Date Boutique Edition (event)39.5mm
Power Reserve
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic40h
Date Boutique Edition (event)40h
Water Resistance
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic300m
Date Boutique Edition (event)15m
MSRP
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic$1,800
Date Boutique Edition (event)$2,625

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Sport
Diameter
36mm
39.5mm
Thickness
18mm
20mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.95mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Water Resistance
300m
15m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
White
Date Boutique Edition (Event)

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
La Joux-Perret G101

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,800
$2,625

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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.

Fears Date Boutique Edition (event)

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Fears Date Boutique Edition (event) for its exquisite dial work, featuring a dark, moody green on a silver-coated dial with hand-painted varnish. The 40mm model's central second hand and stepped dial contribute to its appeal, with both sizes praised for comfortable wearability due to their thickness and short lugs. One owner notes the mallard green color lacked luster in person compared to photos. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Fears Date Boutique Edition (event) highly for its dial finishing and comfortable wearability.

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