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Marathon MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's AutomaticvsVaer Dirty Dozen (40mm)

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MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic
MarathonMSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic
MSRP $1,800
Dirty Dozen (40mm)
VaerDirty Dozen (40mm)
MSRP $199

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic36mm
Dirty Dozen (40mm)36mm
Power Reserve
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic40h
Dirty Dozen (40mm)40h
Water Resistance
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic300m
Dirty Dozen (40mm)100m
MSRP
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic$1,800
Dirty Dozen (40mm)$199

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
Field
Thickness
18mm
9.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Water Resistance
300m
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
White
40mm

Movement

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,800
$199

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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.

Vaer Dirty Dozen (40mm)

The Vaer Dirty Dozen (40mm) is praised for its nice case design and thin profile, making it wear flat. On balance, owners rate the Vaer Dirty Dozen (40mm) highly for its comfortable wearability due to its thin case.

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