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Marathon MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's AutomaticvsSpinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton

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MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic
MarathonMSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic
MSRP $1,800
Croft Mid-Size Skeleton
SpinnakerCroft Mid-Size Skeleton
MSRP $425

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic36mm
Croft Mid-Size Skeleton40mm
Power Reserve
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic40h
Croft Mid-Size Skeleton40h
Water Resistance
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic300m
Croft Mid-Size Skeleton100m
MSRP
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic$1,800
Croft Mid-Size Skeleton$425

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Field
Diameter
36mm
40mm
Thickness
18mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Water Resistance
300m
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
White
Dollar Diver

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
SII NH38A

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,800
$425

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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.

Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton

The Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton is noted for its 40mm steel case, sapphire crystal, and 150m water resistance. One owner reports strong performance from the TMI NH70 movement at -3 seconds per day, with very nice lume. On balance, owners find the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton to be a pretty nice option, particularly for its movement performance and lume.

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