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Marathon MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's AutomaticvsVelini Crosshair

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MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic
MarathonMSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic
MSRP $1,800
Crosshair
VeliniCrosshair
MSRP $950

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic36mm
Crosshair33mm
Power Reserve
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic40h
Crosshair
Water Resistance
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic300m
Crosshair30m
MSRP
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic$1,800
Crosshair$950

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Diameter
36mm
33mm
Thickness
18mm
7mm
Lug-to-Lug
39mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
30m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
White

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
Ronda Swiss Made Quartz
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,800
$950

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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.

Velini Crosshair

Owners express disappointment with the ST1701 movement, citing poor regulation and reliability issues in previous Seagull movements, though some find the watch's design attractive. On balance, owners rate the Velini Crosshair poorly due to concerns over movement reliability.

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