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Marathon MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's QuartzvsPagani Design PD-1668

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MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz
MarathonMSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz
MSRP $1,450
PD-1668
Pagani DesignPD-1668
MSRP $137

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz36mm
PD-166843mm
Power Reserve
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz40h
PD-166840h
Water Resistance
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz300m
PD-1668100m
MSRP
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz$1,450
PD-1668$137

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
36mm
43mm
Thickness
18mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Swiss High-Torque Quartz
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,450
$137

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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.

Pagani Design PD-1668

Owners widely praise the Pagani Design PD-1668 for its sharp, elegant appearance and a fantastic bracelet clasp, with some noting that a silicone strap enhances its appeal. However, the 60-click bezel is described as clunky, and the bracelet finishing is considered poor, lacking micro-adjustments. One owner also flagged that initial finishing required polishing to achieve a more high-end look. Overall, owners rate the Pagani Design PD-1668 highly for its elegant aesthetic and the transformative effect of aftermarket straps.

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