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Marathon MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's QuartzvsVaer C5 Recon Field Solar

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MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz
MarathonMSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz
MSRP $1,450
C5 Recon Field Solar
VaerC5 Recon Field Solar
MSRP $329

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz36mm
C5 Recon Field Solar40mm
Power Reserve
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz40h
C5 Recon Field Solar40h
Water Resistance
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz300m
C5 Recon Field Solar100m
MSRP
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz$1,450
C5 Recon Field Solar$329

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Field
Diameter
36mm
40mm
Thickness
18mm
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Water Resistance
300m
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Swiss High-Torque Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,450
$329

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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.

Vaer C5 Recon Field Solar

Owners widely praise the Vaer C5 Recon Field Solar for its robust build, bright C3 SuperLuminova lume, and solar charging capabilities, with one owner preferring its greater water resistance. Some owners report issues with hand alignment and second hand accuracy, though Vaer's customer service is noted for responsiveness with exchanges or refunds. One owner mentioned spring bar holes being close to the edge, a point of QC discussion. On balance, owners appreciate the Vaer C5 Recon Field Solar for its solar charging and robust build, despite occasional reports of minor alignment issues.

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