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Marathon MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's QuartzvsVaer Calendar Field

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MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz
MarathonMSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz
MSRP $1,450
Calendar Field
VaerCalendar Field
MSRP $189

At a glance

7 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz36mm
Calendar Field36mm
Power Reserve
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz40h
Calendar Field40h
Water Resistance
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz300m
Calendar Field100m
MSRP
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz$1,450
Calendar Field$189

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
Field
Thickness
18mm
8.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
43mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Water Resistance
300m
100m

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Swiss High-Torque Quartz
Miyota 2035

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,450
$189

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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 Calendar Field

Owners widely praise the Vaer Calendar Field for its excellent value, citing its clean WWII-inspired dial, thin 8.5mm to 9.5mm case, sapphire crystal, and 100m water resistance. The dial and hand design are consistently highlighted as phenomenal, with case finishing described as next-level for the price, featuring nice brushing. Some owners note the second hand does not perfectly align with markers, and the stock silicone strap attracts lint. One owner found the lume only serviceable and wished the date window was brighter. On balance, owners rate the Vaer Calendar Field highly for its exceptional dial design and case finishing at its price point.

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