Marathon MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's QuartzvsUnimatic Modello Quattro UT4-U-TI-GMT Ultratool GMT

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Marathon MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz at true scale

MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz

Unimatic Modello Quattro UT4-U-TI-GMT Ultratool GMT at true scale

Modello Quattro UT4-U-TI-GMT Ultratool GMT

Diameter

36mm

40mm

Thickness

18mm

n/a

Water Resistance

300m

300m

MSRP

$1,450

$840

lowest

Movement

Swiss High-Torque Quartz

Ronda 515.24D

Case

5 specs
Diameter
36mm
40mm
Thickness
18mm
n/a
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
n/a
Lug Width
18mm
n/a
Material
316L Stainless Steel
n/a

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
n/a

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Swiss High-Torque Quartz
Ronda 515.24D

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,450
$840
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Reviews

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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. The 36mm case is described as comfortable and growing on wearers, with the watch itself considered incredibly tough and practical. Accuracy is reported within a few seconds of atomic time, and the case is considered solid with scratch-resistant crystal. On balance, owners rate the Marathon MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz highly for its superb value and robust, enjoyable tool watch characteristics.

Unimatic Modello Quattro UT4-U-TI-GMT Ultratool GMT

Owners widely praise the Unimatic Modello Quattro UT4-U-TI-GMT Ultratool GMT's modernist Brutalist design and featherlight titanium case, with reviewers noting its MIL-STD-810 testing and functional, tough aesthetic. The sandblasted titanium case is noted for its reduced weight, enhancing wearability, and larger dial numerals improve legibility. However, the Grade II titanium is susceptible to scratches without a hard coating, and the dial numeral lume is less bright than the hands. Some find the fixed bezel and flat lugs cause it to sit flat on smaller wrists, and the crown unscrews less smoothly than stainless steel counterparts. The dial's tighter spacing between numerals and the GMT display sacrifices some breathing room, and while the Ronda 515.24D quartz movement is functional, its accuracy is not exceptional for a quartz watch, and the price is considered good but not exceptional.

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