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Marathon MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's QuartzvsFarer AQUAMATIC

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MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz
MarathonMSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz
MSRP $1,450
AQUAMATIC
FarerAQUAMATIC
MSRP $875

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz36mm
AQUAMATIC38.5mm
Power Reserve
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz40h
AQUAMATIC41h
Water Resistance
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz300m
AQUAMATIC200m
MSRP
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz$1,450
AQUAMATIC$875

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
36mm
38.5mm
Thickness
18mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
316L marine-grade stainless steel
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black
Blue

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Swiss High-Torque Quartz
Sellita SW220-1
Type
Quartz
Power Reserve
40h
41h
Jewels
25
26

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,450
$875

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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.

Farer AQUAMATIC

Owners widely praise the Farer AQUAMATIC for its vibrant color palettes, clean design, and excellent wearability, particularly on its 38.5mm case, with multiple sources highlighting its value under $1,000 and the inclusion of multiple strap options. Reviewers and owners alike commend its build quality and dial details, with one owner noting the double AR coating. Accuracy figures vary, with one owner reporting great timekeeping and another experiencing a watch running about 4 seconds per hour slow, requiring service. Some find the Sellita SW220-1 movement unremarkable, and the day/date font colors are noted by one owner as making the dial feel busy, while bezel grip is described as okay with slight wiggle, common for its price point. Overall, owners rate the Farer AQUAMATIC highly for its fun design and strong value proposition.

From video reviewers

The Farer AQUAMATIC features a visually appealing design with bold red accents and a spearmint dial. The watch's Swiss-made movement is a notable aspect. The price point is a trade-off against more established brands in the market.

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