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

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MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz
MarathonMSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz
MSRP $1,450
Storm Corsair
PhoibosStorm Corsair
MSRP $480

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz36mm
Storm Corsair40mm
Power Reserve
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz40h
Storm Corsair40h
Water Resistance
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz300m
Storm Corsair200m
MSRP
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz$1,450
Storm Corsair$480

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
36mm
40mm
Thickness
18mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
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
Green
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Swiss High-Torque Quartz
Miyota 9015
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,450
$480

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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 Storm Corsair

Owners widely praise the Phoibos Storm Corsair for its quality and value, with many finding it superior to other brands in its price bracket and appreciating its excellent, bright lume. The watch features a thinner case and an updated movement, contributing to its strong value proposition, particularly with launch discounts. However, the bracelet is noted by some as feeling cheap, and one owner reported an internal bezel misalignment, suggesting a potential factory defect. On balance, owners rate the Phoibos Storm Corsair highly for its impressive lume and overall quality at the price point.

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