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

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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 Cinque UT5 at true scale

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 specs
Thickness
18mm
2.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
n/a
Lug Width
18mm
22mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black
n/a

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Swiss High-Torque Quartz
Seiko VH31

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,450
$700
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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 Cinque UT5

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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