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Marathon MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's QuartzvsRedux Zero-Hour

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MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz
MarathonMSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz
MSRP $1,450
Zero-Hour
ReduxZero-Hour

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz36mm
Zero-Hour39mm
Power Reserve
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz40h
Zero-Hour41h
Water Resistance
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz300m
Zero-Hour200m
MSRP
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz$1,450
Zero-Hour

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Diameter
36mm
39mm
Thickness
18mm
13.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.6mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Titanium
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Swiss High-Torque Quartz
Seiko NH35
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
41h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,450

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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.

Redux Zero-Hour

Owners widely praise the Redux Courg Type 39MM for its robust, no-nonsense design and good overall quality, with a reliable Seiko NH53A movement keeping time well. The titanium case and crystal have shown scratch resistance, and the bezel action is described as tight by some. Reviewers note the proprietary RDXB1 or blue lume glows brilliantly, though briefly. Some owners flag the crown stem as flimsy and the unidirectional bezel as having some play. Overall, owners rate the Redux Courg Type 39MM highly for its functional tool-watch design and durable titanium construction.

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