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Marathon MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's AutomaticvsZelos GT

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MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic
MarathonMSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic
MSRP $1,800
GT
ZelosGT
MSRP $499

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic36mm
GT42mm
Power Reserve
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic40h
GT40h
Water Resistance
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic300m
GT100m
MSRP
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic$1,800
GT$499

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Chronograph
Diameter
36mm
42mm
Thickness
18mm
10.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
42mm
Lug Width
18mm
22mm
Water Resistance
300m
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
White
SS - Azzurro

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
Miyota 9133

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,800
$499

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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.

Zelos GT

The Zelos GT is lauded for its value and bold design, with owners highlighting the cool power reserve meter and superb 3-point micro-adjust bracelet. Some owners find the case and lugs could hug the wrist better, and the bracelet is noted as being quite long, requiring significant link removal for a 7.1-inch wrist. The dark green dial, while inspired by Lamborghini, is described as appearing mostly black. Overall, owners rate the Zelos GT highly for its value and the quality of its bracelet at the price point.

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