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Marathon MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's QuartzvsRZE Aspirare

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MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz
MarathonMSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz
MSRP $1,450
Aspirare
RZEAspirare
MSRP $699

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz36mm
Aspirare44mm
Power Reserve
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz40h
Aspirare40h
Water Resistance
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz300m
Aspirare200m
MSRP
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz$1,450
Aspirare$699

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Diameter
36mm
44mm
Thickness
18mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
53mm
Lug Width
18mm
22mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Grade 5 Titanium
Water Resistance
300m
200m
Caseback
Solid
Solid screw-down

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Underside
Dial Color
Black
White

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Swiss High-Torque Quartz
Miyota 9039
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,450
$699

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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.

RZE Aspirare

The RZE Aspirare is widely praised for its exceptional value and build quality at $599, featuring a 44mm titanium case with UltraHex coating and a Miyota 9015 movement. Owners find the watch surprisingly comfortable, even on smaller wrists, and appreciate its modern, futuristic design and interchangeable bezel system. Some reviewers note the minute hand appears slightly short relative to the chapter ring, and the 53mm lug-to-lug may be challenging for smaller wrists. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the RZE Aspirare highly for its robust titanium construction and strong value proposition.

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