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Marathon MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's QuartzvsSternglas Naos Automatik

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MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz
MarathonMSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz
MSRP $1,450
Naos Automatik
SternglasNaos Automatik
MSRP $463

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz36mm
Naos Automatik38mm
Power Reserve
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz40h
Naos Automatik42h
Water Resistance
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz300m
Naos Automatik50m
MSRP
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz$1,450
Naos Automatik$463

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
36mm
38mm
Thickness
18mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
43mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
50m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Swiss High-Torque Quartz
Miyota 8215
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
42h
Jewels
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,450
$463

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What people say

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

Owners widely praise the Marathon MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz for its tool-like aesthetic, bright tritium lume, and satisfying bezel action, making it enjoyable to handle and use. One owner finds the 36mm case comfortable after an initial adjustment period, while another reports accuracy within a few seconds of atomic time. On balance, owners rate the Marathon MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz highly for its superb value and enjoyable tool-watch characteristics.

Sternglas Naos Automatik

The Sternglas Naos Automatik is praised for its stylish Bauhaus design and solid build quality for its price, featuring a sapphire crystal and elegant case. However, some dial text is too small and slim for easy readability, and the Milanese strap and clasp are considered lower quality, with the quick-change system also not meeting the brand's advertised standard. One owner found the 38mm model lighter than expected and preferred it over a Seiko SRP703 and an Apple Watch. Overall, owners and reviewers highlight the Sternglas Naos Automatik's attractive Bauhaus design and good value, despite some criticisms of dial legibility and strap quality.

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