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Marathon MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's QuartzvsPraesidus Jungle Field A-11 JFA

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MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz
MarathonMSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz
MSRP $1,450
Jungle Field A-11 JFA
PraesidusJungle Field A-11 JFA
MSRP $550

At a glance

7 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz36mm
Jungle Field A-11 JFA34mm
Power Reserve
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz40h
Jungle Field A-11 JFA40h
Water Resistance
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz300m
Jungle Field A-11 JFA50m
MSRP
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz$1,450
Jungle Field A-11 JFA$550

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Diver
Field
Diameter
36mm
34mm
Thickness
18mm
Water Resistance
300m
50m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black
Dark Brown Leather

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Swiss High-Torque Quartz
TMI VH-31 Meca-Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,450
$550

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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.

Praesidus Jungle Field A-11 JFA

The Praesidus Jungle Field A-11 JFA is praised for its modern interpretation of a classic military field watch, featuring a 38mm sandblasted case, double-domed sapphire crystal, and 100m water resistance. It is powered by a Miyota 9039 movement with a 42-hour power reserve, and its accuracy is rated at -10/+30 seconds per day, though reviewers note it often runs more accurately in practice. The watch presents a no-nonsense dial with vintage-style lume and Arabic numerals, retailing for $550. On balance, reviewers find the Praesidus Jungle Field A-11 JFA offers vintage charm and solid specifications at its price point.

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