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Marathon MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's QuartzvsNodus Sector II Field Titanium Cerakote

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The bottom line

The 36mm MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz wears 2mm narrower than the 38mm Sector II Field Titanium Cerakote — noticeable on a 6.5" wrist.

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.

Nodus Sector II Field Titanium Cerakote

Owners and reviewers highlight the Nodus Sector II Field Titanium Cerakote's compact 38mm titanium case with an olive green Cerakote finish and its lightweight 45g build. The watch features a tropical dial, a box sapphire crystal, and BGW9 lume. It is powered by a TMI NH38 movement, offering a 41-hour power reserve, and is regulated to +/- 10 seconds per day. On balance, enthusiasts and reviewers appreciate the Nodus Sector II Field Titanium Cerakote for its unique Cerakote finish and lightweight titanium construction at its price point.

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Marathon MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz
Marathon MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz
MSRP $1,450
Nodus Sector II Field Titanium Cerakote
Nodus Sector II Field Titanium Cerakote
MSRP $600
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz
MarathonMSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz
MSRP $1,450
Sector II Field Titanium Cerakote
NodusSector II Field Titanium Cerakote
MSRP $600

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz36mm
Sector II Field Titanium Cerakote38mm
Power Reserve
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz40h
Sector II Field Titanium Cerakote41h
Water Resistance
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz300m
Sector II Field Titanium Cerakote100m
MSRP
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz$1,450
Sector II Field Titanium Cerakote$600

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Field
Diameter
36mm
38mm
Thickness
18mm
11.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Titanium
Water Resistance
300m
100m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Box
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Black
Lume
None
Swiss Super-LumiNova® Old Radium Grade X1

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Swiss High-Torque Quartz
TMI NH38
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
41h
Jewels
25
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,450
$600

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