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Marathon MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's QuartzvsHelgray Skyfighter (Refurbished)

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MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz
MarathonMSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz
MSRP $1,450
Skyfighter (Refurbished)
HelgraySkyfighter (Refurbished)
MSRP $199

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz36mm
Skyfighter (Refurbished)42mm
Power Reserve
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz40h
Skyfighter (Refurbished)40h
Water Resistance
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz300m
Skyfighter (Refurbished)50m
MSRP
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz$1,450
Skyfighter (Refurbished)$199

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Pilot
Diameter
36mm
42mm
Thickness
18mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
50m

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Swiss High-Torque Quartz
Swiss-Made Ronda 5021.D Strap

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,450
$199

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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.

Helgray Skyfighter (Refurbished)

Owners widely praise the Helgray Skyfighter (Refurbished) for its handsome, sporty yet understated design, finding it versatile and good value at its price point. One owner notes the watch is in excellent condition with no marks on the case or crystal, and only minor scuffs on the caseback. However, the brand faces criticism for poor build quality, low-quality movements, and a lack of customer service. On balance, owners find the Helgray Skyfighter (Refurbished) to be a versatile and well-priced quartz chronograph, despite concerns about the brand's overall quality and service.

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