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

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MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic
MarathonMSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic
MSRP $1,800
Desir
TissotDesir
MSRP $550

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic36mm
Desir28mm
Power Reserve
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic40h
Desir40h
Water Resistance
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic300m
Desir50m
MSRP
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic$1,800
Desir$550

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
36mm
28mm
Thickness
18mm
7.68mm
Lug-to-Lug
28mm
Lug Width
18mm
4.95mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
50m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Domed
Dial Color
White
White mother-of-pearl
Indices
Applied
Diamonds

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,800
$550

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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 Desir

The Tissot Desir is praised for its slim profile, mother of pearl dial, and understated design, making it an elegant and versatile dress watch. One owner finds the Tissot Desir a lovely watch. However, the border of the face is a glitter strip, not pavé stones as some might assume. On balance, owners rate the Tissot Desir highly for its elegant and versatile dress watch qualities.

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