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Marathon MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's QuartzvsSpinnaker Fleuss 40 Automatic

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MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz
MarathonMSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz
MSRP $1,450
Fleuss 40 Automatic
SpinnakerFleuss 40 Automatic
MSRP $450

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz36mm
Fleuss 40 Automatic40mm
Power Reserve
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz40h
Fleuss 40 Automatic40h
Water Resistance
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz300m
Fleuss 40 Automatic150m
MSRP
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz$1,450
Fleuss 40 Automatic$450

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
36mm
40mm
Thickness
18mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Water Resistance
300m
150m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black
Coral

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Swiss High-Torque Quartz
SII NH35A
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,450
$450

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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.

Spinnaker Fleuss 40 Automatic

Owners find the Spinnaker Fleuss 40 Automatic a good size for smaller wrists, though one owner notes the lume is too diffuse for easy nighttime reading. The pilot-style crown is an unusual feature for a dive watch. Overall, owners value the Spinnaker Fleuss 40 Automatic for its wearability on smaller wrists.

From video reviewers

The coral red dial is a unique aesthetic. The watch is a strong contender for best-in-class under $300.

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