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Marathon MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's QuartzvsBoldr Rally

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MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz
MarathonMSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz
MSRP $1,450
Rally
BoldrRally
MSRP $299

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz36mm
Rally38mm
Power Reserve
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz40h
Rally40h
Water Resistance
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz300m
Rally200m
MSRP
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz$1,450
Rally$299

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Chronograph
Diameter
36mm
38mm
Thickness
18mm
12.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Titanium
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Black
I - Wells 008 (Updated)
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Swiss High-Torque Quartz
Seiko VK64

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,450
$299

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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.

Boldr Rally

Owners widely praise the Boldr Rally's compact 38mm titanium case and excellent value under A$500. The VK64 mecaquartz movement has proven reliable for years, and the sapphire crystal is a welcome feature. Some owners find the dial busy and difficult to read, particularly the black hands against the black subdial, and note the bead-blasted titanium case can be a scratch magnet. The default straps have been described as boring or not holding up to daily wear. Overall, owners rate the Boldr Rally highly for its robust titanium construction and excellent value, despite some legibility concerns.

From video reviewers

The 38mm titanium case with a 44mm lug-to-lug measurement provides a comfortable and compact fit. The 200m water resistance is noted as robust for a chronograph. The 14mm thickness was mentioned as potentially substantial for the watch's size.

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