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Marathon MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's AutomaticvsSpinnaker Wreck Automatic

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MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic
MarathonMSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic
MSRP $1,800
Wreck Automatic
SpinnakerWreck Automatic
MSRP $189

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic36mm
Wreck Automatic44mm
Power Reserve
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic40h
Wreck Automatic40h
Water Resistance
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic300m
Wreck Automatic200m
MSRP
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic$1,800
Wreck Automatic$189

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
36mm
44mm
Thickness
18mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
50mm
Lug Width
18mm
22mm
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
White
Black

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
SII NH35A

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,800
$189

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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 Wreck Automatic

The Spinnaker Wreck Automatic is widely praised for its exceptional value, featuring a distressed finish on its aluminum bezel and etched dial. Owners consistently highlight the excellent bezel and crown action, with one owner noting it surpasses that of many higher-end watches. The 43mm steel case is water-resistant to 100 meters and houses a Seiko NH-35 automatic movement with a 42-hour power reserve. Overall, owners rate the Spinnaker Wreck Automatic highly for its impressive build quality and tactile feel at its price point.

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