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Marathon MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's AutomaticvsRZE Urbanist

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MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic
MarathonMSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic
MSRP $1,800
Urbanist
RZEUrbanist
MSRP $299

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic36mm
Urbanist36mm
Power Reserve
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic40h
Urbanist40h
Water Resistance
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic300m
Urbanist100m
MSRP
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic$1,800
Urbanist$299

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
Thickness
18mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
42mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Grade 5 Titanium
Water Resistance
300m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Underside
Dial Color
White
Blue

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
Miyota 2035
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,800
$299

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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.

RZE Urbanist

The RZE Urbanist is widely praised as a fantastic, lightweight, "grab and go" everyday watch. Owners highlight its durable titanium case with scratch-resistant coatings and sapphire crystal. The solar movement is noted for keeping good time and is guaranteed for life. Production models feature a push-in crown, a change from earlier screw-down versions. Overall, owners rate the RZE Urbanist highly for its durable, lightweight titanium construction and reliable solar movement.

From video reviewers

The RZE Urbanist features a Japanese movement for accurate timekeeping and reliable performance. The watch's lume brightness is a shared weakness, with both reviewers noting it could be improved. Reviewers disagree on the watch's value, with one reviewer considering it a 'great value' for the price, while the other highlights its solar power feature as a significant strength.

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