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Marathon MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's QuartzvsBoldr The Vogelkop

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MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz
MarathonMSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz
MSRP $1,450
The Vogelkop
BoldrThe Vogelkop
MSRP $449

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz36mm
The Vogelkop40mm
Power Reserve
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz40h
The Vogelkop40h
Water Resistance
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz300m
The Vogelkop200m
MSRP
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz$1,450
The Vogelkop$449

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Tool
Diameter
36mm
40mm
Thickness
18mm
12.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Black
Vogelkop Superb
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Swiss High-Torque Quartz
Seiko NH38A
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,450
$449

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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.

Boldr The Vogelkop

The Musou Black dial is the standout feature, creating a unique and stealthy aesthetic. The watch offers 200m water resistance and a comfortable 40mm case size. Reviewers did not explicitly agree on any weaknesses.

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