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Marathon MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's QuartzvsSeiko Astron GPS Solar 2025 Limited Edition

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MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz
MarathonMSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz
MSRP $1,450
Astron GPS Solar 2025 Limited Edition
SeikoAstron GPS Solar 2025 Limited Edition
MSRP $2,900

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz36mm
Astron GPS Solar 2025 Limited Edition43.4mm
Power Reserve
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz40h
Astron GPS Solar 2025 Limited Edition40h
Water Resistance
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz300m
Astron GPS Solar 2025 Limited Edition100m
MSRP
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz$1,450
Astron GPS Solar 2025 Limited Edition$2,900

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Chronograph
Diameter
36mm
43.4mm
Thickness
18mm
13.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.5mm
Lug Width
18mm
14mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Titanium
Water Resistance
300m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Curved
AR Coating
Inner
Super-clear coating
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Swiss High-Torque Quartz
5X83
Jewels
25
14

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,450
$2,900

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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.

Seiko Astron GPS Solar 2025 Limited Edition

The Seiko Astron GPS Solar 2025 Limited Edition is lauded for its advanced satellite timekeeping and perpetual calendar functionality, offering global time and location updates via GPS signals. Owners appreciate its well-built titanium or steel case, often featuring a ceramic bezel, and the unique asymmetrical design inspired by the 1983 Seiko 7A28 6000. However, its substantial 47mm size and 16.5mm thickness are frequently noted as drawbacks, with some finding it wears large and is difficult to fit under shirt sleeves. The perpetual calendar is limited to displaying only the date, and GPS signal reception requires a clear view of the sky, posing challenges indoors. The watch is priced around $2,900 and is limited to 3,000 pieces. Overall, owners and reviewers value the Seiko Astron GPS Solar 2025 Limited Edition for its cutting-edge technology and distinctive design, despite its considerable dimensions.

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