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Marathon MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's AutomaticvsTudor 1926 Luna

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MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic
MarathonMSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic
MSRP $1,800
1926 Luna
Tudor1926 Luna
MSRP $3,000

At a glance

20 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic36mm
1926 Luna39mm
Power Reserve
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic40h
1926 Luna38h
Water Resistance
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic300m
1926 Luna100m
MSRP
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic$1,800
1926 Luna$3,000

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Diver
Moonphase
Diameter
36mm
39mm
Thickness
18mm
10.1mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
18mm
21mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Polished
Water Resistance
300m
100m
Caseback
Solid
Solid screw-down

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
White

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
T607-
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
40h
38h
Jewels
25
0
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No
Complications
None
Moonphase

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,800
$3,000

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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.

Tudor 1926 Luna

The Tudor 1926 Luna offers a moonphase complication at an approachable price, featuring a 39mm polished steel case and domed sunray dials. It is powered by a chronometer-grade Sellita SW280-1 movement with a 41-hour power reserve. Some reviewers note that the dressier aesthetic of the 1926 line may not align with Tudor's overall brand identity, and the bracelet lacks micro-adjustments. Overall, owners and reviewers find the Tudor 1926 Luna a good value for its romantic moonphase complication and polished finishing.

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