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Marathon MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's QuartzvsGrand Seiko SBGP015

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MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz
MarathonMSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz
MSRP $1,450
SBGP015
Grand SeikoSBGP015
MSRP $3,800

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz36mm
SBGP01540mm
Power Reserve
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz40h
SBGP01540h
Water Resistance
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz300m
SBGP015200m
MSRP
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz$1,450
SBGP015$3,800

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
36mm
40mm
Thickness
18mm
12.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.1mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Swiss High-Torque Quartz
9F85

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,450
$3,800

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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.

Grand Seiko SBGP015

Owners widely praise the Grand Seiko SBGP015 for its stupendous, substantial, and classy versatility, with reviewers noting the dial print is exceptionally sharp, casting shadows under light. The Grand Seiko 9F85 quartz movement is lauded for its excellent timekeeping, with one owner purchasing it as a grab-and-go option. The watch is listed for £1900. Overall, owners rate the Grand Seiko SBGP015 highly for its sharp dial print and the accuracy of its 9F85 quartz movement.

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