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Marathon MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's AutomaticvsLongines LA GRANDE CLASSIQUE DE LONGINES

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MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic
MarathonMSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic
MSRP $1,800
LA GRANDE CLASSIQUE DE LONGINES
LonginesLA GRANDE CLASSIQUE DE LONGINES
MSRP $1,400

At a glance

21 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic36mm
LA GRANDE CLASSIQUE DE LONGINES24mm
Power Reserve
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic40h
LA GRANDE CLASSIQUE DE LONGINES40h
Water Resistance
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic300m
LA GRANDE CLASSIQUE DE LONGINES30m
MSRP
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic$1,800
LA GRANDE CLASSIQUE DE LONGINES$1,400

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
36mm
24mm
Thickness
18mm
4.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
29.6mm
Lug Width
18mm
13mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Yellow PVD coating
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
300m
30m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Indices
Applied
Painted Roman numerals
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
L209.2
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
25,200 vph
Jewels
25
0
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No
Complications
None
Hours and minutes

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,800
$1,400

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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.

Longines LA GRANDE CLASSIQUE DE LONGINES

Owners widely praise LA GRANDE CLASSIQUE DE LONGINES for its slim, elegant, and gorgeous design, with many finding the bracelets comfortable for daily wear. The quartz models are highlighted for grab-and-go convenience and reliability, while the automatic versions are noted as finely finished dress pieces. The watch is considered a good value, with automatic models available grey market for under $1000. Some owners mention the styling might not appeal to everyone, and one owner's partner's burgundy model has held up well over two years. Overall, owners rate LA GRANDE CLASSIQUE DE LONGINES highly for its elegant styling and value proposition.

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