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Marathon MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's QuartzvsStraton Straton Speciale Automatic or Quartz watch

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MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz
MarathonMSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz
MSRP $1,450
Straton Speciale Automatic or Quartz watch
StratonStraton Speciale Automatic or Quartz watch
MSRP $599

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz36mm
Straton Speciale Automatic or Quartz watch42mm
Power Reserve
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz40h
Straton Speciale Automatic or Quartz watch
Water Resistance
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz300m
Straton Speciale Automatic or Quartz watch100m
MSRP
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz$1,450
Straton Speciale Automatic or Quartz watch$599

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Diver
Chronograph
Diameter
36mm
42mm
Thickness
18mm
15.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
40.8mm
Lug Width
18mm
22mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
300m
100m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Domed
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Indices
Applied

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Swiss High-Torque Quartz
Valjoux ETA7750
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
40h
0h
Jewels
25
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,450
$599

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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.

Straton Speciale Automatic or Quartz watch

Owners widely praise the Straton Speciale Automatic or Quartz watch for its great retro feel, TV-shaped case, and fun color combinations. The automatic version is reported to be accurate at approximately +2 seconds per day. The meca-quartz model starts at $320, while the automatic is around $800 with a bracelet, both featuring a 40.8mm lug-to-lug measurement for wearability. Owners consider the quartz version reasonably priced, with its value linked to its mechanical movement. Overall, owners rate the Straton Speciale Automatic or Quartz watch highly for its retro aesthetic and wearability at its price point.

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