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Marathon MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's QuartzvsTissot Chrono XL Classic

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MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz
MarathonMSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz
MSRP $1,450
Chrono XL Classic
TissotChrono XL Classic
MSRP $495

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz36mm
Chrono XL Classic45mm
Power Reserve
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz40h
Chrono XL Classic40h
Water Resistance
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz300m
Chrono XL Classic100m
MSRP
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz$1,450
Chrono XL Classic$495

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Chronograph
Diameter
36mm
45mm
Thickness
18mm
11.02mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
Lug Width
18mm
22mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Dial Color
Black
Silver
Indices
Applied
Arabic
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova ®

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Swiss High-Torque Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,450
$495

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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.

Tissot Chrono XL Classic

Owners appreciate the Tissot Chrono XL Classic's pilot aesthetic and altimeter-style numerals, finding its quartz chronograph design clean and versatile. The watch is noted as having a large 45mm size, with one owner seeking feedback on its comfort, accuracy, and durability. On balance, owners view the Tissot Chrono XL Classic as a good entry-level option, with a desire for an automatic movement for battery-free convenience.

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