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Marathon MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's QuartzvsSeiko Diamond Collection

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MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz
MarathonMSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz
MSRP $1,450
Diamond Collection
SeikoDiamond Collection
MSRP $525
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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.

Seiko Diamond Collection

The Seiko Diamond Collection is widely praised by owners for its stunning beauty, featuring 14 diamonds, a mother-of-pearl dial, and a two-tone color scheme. Reviewers note its dial is difficult to capture in photos and that its fit and finish suggest excellent value, especially when purchased on sale. One owner describes the gold plating on the bracelet showing some fading from desk work, and its gold tone may not suit all tastes. Overall, owners rate the Seiko Diamond Collection highly for its striking aesthetics and perceived value.

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz36mm
Diamond Collection30mm
Power Reserve
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz40h
Diamond Collection40h
Water Resistance
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz300m
Diamond Collection50m
MSRP
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz$1,450
Diamond Collection$525

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
36mm
30mm
Thickness
18mm
6.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
36.5mm
Lug Width
18mm
5mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
50m

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Swiss High-Torque Quartz
7N01

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,450
$525
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