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Marathon MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's AutomaticvsYema Diver

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MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic
MarathonMSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic
MSRP $1,800
Diver
YemaDiver
MSRP $990

At a glance

7 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic36mm
Diver39.5mm
Power Reserve
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic40h
Diver40h
Water Resistance
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic300m
Diver200m
MSRP
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic$1,800
Diver$990

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
36mm
39.5mm
Thickness
18mm
10.95mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
White
Black

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
Sellita SW200

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,800
$990

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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.

Yema Diver

One owner reported a water ingress issue on their Yema Diver the first time it got wet in a lake, despite rinsing and inspecting the watch and bezel. Another owner notes this manual wind Yema Diver has a cool patina but is unlikely to be waterproof or gain value. Overall, owners view the Yema Diver as a fun second watch rather than an investment.

From video reviewers

The Swiss Sellita movement is a notable feature. Reviewers did not reach a consensus on any weaknesses.

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