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Marathon MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's AutomaticvsGrand Seiko SBGP015

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MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic
MarathonMSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic
MSRP $1,800
SBGP015
Grand SeikoSBGP015
MSRP $3,800

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic36mm
SBGP01540mm
Power Reserve
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic40h
SBGP01540h
Water Resistance
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic300m
SBGP015200m
MSRP
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic$1,800
SBGP015$3,800

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
36mm
40mm
Thickness
18mm
12.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.1mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
White
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
9F85
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,800
$3,800

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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.

Grand Seiko SBGP015

Owners widely praise the Grand Seiko SBGP015 for its stupendous, substantial, and classy versatility, with reviewers noting the dial print is exceptionally sharp, casting shadows under light. The Grand Seiko 9F85 quartz movement is lauded for its excellent timekeeping, with one owner purchasing it as a grab-and-go option. The watch is listed for £1900. Overall, owners rate the Grand Seiko SBGP015 highly for its sharp dial print and the accuracy of its 9F85 quartz movement.

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