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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

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz36mm
Diamond Collection32mm
Power Reserve
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz40h
Diamond Collection40h
Water Resistance
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz300m
Diamond Collection100m
MSRP
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz$1,450
Diamond Collection$525

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
36mm
32mm
Thickness
18mm
8.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
39mm
Lug Width
18mm
15mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
100m

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Swiss High-Torque Quartz
6N32
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,450
$525

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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 Diamond Collection

Owners widely praise the Seiko Diamond Collection for its stunning beauty, particularly highlighting the 14 diamonds and the captivating mother-of-pearl dial. Its 33.2mm case size, 100m water resistance, sapphire crystal, and lightweight build are appreciated features contributing to comfortable wear. Some owners find the dial detail is best appreciated in direct sunlight. The gold plating on some models may show fading from desk work over time. Overall, owners rate the Seiko Diamond Collection highly for its dazzling aesthetics and comfortable, well-finished design at its price point.

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