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

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MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic
MarathonMSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic
MSRP $1,800
Starfighter Chronograph
ZelosStarfighter Chronograph
MSRP $1,799

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic36mm
Starfighter Chronograph41mm
Power Reserve
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic40h
Starfighter Chronograph40h
Water Resistance
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic300m
Starfighter Chronograph50m
MSRP
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic$1,800
Starfighter Chronograph$1,799

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Chronograph
Diameter
36mm
41mm
Thickness
18mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
41mm
Lug Width
18mm
22mm
Water Resistance
300m
50m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
White
Spitfire LE

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
ETA 2894 Élaboré

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,800
$1,799

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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 Starfighter Chronograph

Owners find the Zelos Starfighter Chronograph appealing, with one noting the beauty of the Aventurine dial and another praising the blue dial and lumed subdials. One owner is selling the watch to acquire other chronographs. Overall, owners appreciate the aesthetic appeal of the Zelos Starfighter Chronograph, particularly its dial options and lumed subdials.

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