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Marathon MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's AutomaticvsTimefactors NAVIGATOR PRS-48

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MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic
MarathonMSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic
MSRP $1,800
NAVIGATOR PRS-48
TimefactorsNAVIGATOR PRS-48
MSRP $664
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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.

Timefactors NAVIGATOR PRS-48

Owners widely praise the Timefactors NAVIGATOR PRS-48 for its simplicity, legibility, and 36mm case size, which satisfies a desire for a smaller timepiece. One owner finds it a versatile everyday and business-casual watch after five months of ownership. On balance, owners rate the Timefactors NAVIGATOR PRS-48 highly for its wearability and classic design at the price.

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic36mm
NAVIGATOR PRS-4836mm
Power Reserve
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic40h
NAVIGATOR PRS-48
Water Resistance
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic300m
NAVIGATOR PRS-48100m
MSRP
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic$1,800
NAVIGATOR PRS-48$664

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
Thickness
18mm
11.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.4mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
White

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
Sellita SW210-1
Type
Automatic
Manual
Power Reserve
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,800
$664
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