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Marathon MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's AutomaticvsNOMOS Glashütte Tangente

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MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic
MarathonMSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic
MSRP $1,800
Tangente
NOMOS GlashütteTangente
MSRP $2,620

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic36mm
Tangente35mm
Power Reserve
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic40h
Tangente53 hoursh
Water Resistance
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic300m
Tangente50m
MSRP
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic$1,800
Tangente$2,620

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
36mm
35mm
Thickness
18mm
6.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
300m
50m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Indices
Applied

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
DUW 4001
Type
Automatic
Manual
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
40h
53 hoursh
Jewels
25
17

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,800
$2,620

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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.

NOMOS Glashütte Tangente

NOMOS Glashütte Tangente is celebrated as an industry classic with an award-winning, time-tested design that fits diverse environments. Reviewers highlight its slim 6.8mm thickness and 37.5mm case, housing a 52-hour power reserve hand-wound movement. However, its 30m water resistance limits suitability for beach activities, and the dual date complication is considered eccentric. On balance, reviewers rate the NOMOS Glashütte Tangente highly for its enduring design and wearability.

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