Marathon MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's QuartzvsUnimatic Modello Cinque UT5
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Measurements
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MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz

Modello Cinque UT5
Diameter
36mm
36mm
Thickness
18mm
2.2mm
lowest
Water Resistance
300m
300m
MSRP
$1,450
$700
lowest
Movement
Swiss High-Torque Quartz
Seiko VH31
Case
4 specsCrystal & Dial
1 specsMovement
1 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
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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.
Owners are surprised by how much they like the Unimatic Modello Cinque UT5, with reviewers praising its 36mm case as the most wearable Unimatic yet and noting its robust construction meeting MIL-STD-810H standards. The watch features UNILIGHT hour markers and a gilt minute track, with some variants offering a vintage-military aesthetic and stonewashed Cerakote treatment. The DLC-coated steel case provides excellent scratch resistance, and the design is inspired by German industrial design. Some reviewers find the small text on the dial difficult to read, and one owner notes an inconsistent color match between dial markers and handset lume. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Unimatic Modello Cinque UT5 highly for its wearable 36mm case size and robust, well-executed design.
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