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Marathon MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's QuartzvsPhoibos Argo

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MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz
MarathonMSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz
MSRP $1,450
Argo
PhoibosArgo
MSRP $345

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz36mm
Argo40.5mm
Power Reserve
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz40h
Argo40h
Water Resistance
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz300m
Argo200m
MSRP
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz$1,450
Argo$345

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
36mm
40.5mm
Thickness
18mm
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Black
Yellow
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Swiss High-Torque Quartz
SII NH35
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,450
$345

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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.

Phoibos Argo

Owners widely praise the Phoibos Argo for its appealing design and color combinations, with one owner highlighting the bronze patina development as a unique characteristic. The Miyota 9015 movement is noted for its precision, and the included strap is considered a comfortable fit, particularly for narrower wrists. On balance, owners view the Phoibos Argo as a wearable piece of art and a great watch for personal enjoyment.

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