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Marathon MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's AutomaticvsTissot Tradition

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MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic
MarathonMSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic
MSRP $1,800
Tradition
TissotTradition
MSRP $450

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic36mm
Tradition42mm
Power Reserve
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic40h
Tradition40h
Water Resistance
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic300m
Tradition30m
MSRP
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic$1,800
Tradition$450

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
36mm
42mm
Thickness
18mm
7.47mm
Lug-to-Lug
42mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
30m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Domed
Dial Color
White
Silver
Indices
Applied
Roman and indexes

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,800
$450

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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.

Tissot Tradition

Owners widely praise the Tissot Tradition for its comfortable wearability, specifically citing its 7.5mm slim case. One owner found the Tissot Tradition served him well after his first watch broke. Overall, owners rate the Tissot Tradition highly for its slim and comfortable case design.

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