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Marathon MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's QuartzvsSeiko Essentials Quartz (Ladies)

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MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz
MarathonMSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz
MSRP $1,450
Essentials Quartz (Ladies)
SeikoEssentials Quartz (Ladies)
MSRP $315

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz36mm
Essentials Quartz (Ladies)34mm
Power Reserve
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz40h
Essentials Quartz (Ladies)40h
Water Resistance
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz300m
Essentials Quartz (Ladies)100m
MSRP
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz$1,450
Essentials Quartz (Ladies)$315

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
36mm
34mm
Thickness
18mm
8.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
41.5mm
Lug Width
18mm
10mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
100m

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Swiss High-Torque Quartz
6N42
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,450
$315

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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 Essentials Quartz (Ladies)

Owners widely appreciate the Seiko Essentials Quartz (Ladies) for its lightweight wearability, making it suitable for daily activity. One owner finds the watch beautiful for its grey market price, though another commenter expressed a preference for a black dial over the dark greenish hue. Concerns have been raised by an owner about the possibility of counterfeit Seiko Essentials Quartz (Ladies) watches, questioning the likelihood for a relatively inexpensive model. On balance, owners value the Seiko Essentials Quartz (Ladies) for its comfortable wearability and attractive price point.

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