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Marathon MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's QuartzvsVario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph

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MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz
MarathonMSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz
MSRP $1,450
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph
VarioEmpire Tachymètre Chronograph
MSRP $328

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz36mm
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph38mm
Power Reserve
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz40h
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph40h
Water Resistance
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz300m
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph50m
MSRP
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz$1,450
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph$328

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Chronograph
Diameter
36mm
38mm
Thickness
18mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
38mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Water Resistance
300m
50m

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Swiss High-Torque Quartz
Seiko VK64 MecaQuartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,450
$328

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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.

Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph

The Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph is praised for its elegant, art deco-inspired multi-layered dial and comfortable leather strap. Owners note its 38mm diameter, 46mm lug-to-lug, and 11.5mm thickness, along with a sapphire crystal and 5 ATM water resistance. Criticisms include the use of different fonts for sub-dial and perimeter markers, and the absence of a traditional running second hand. Overall, owners appreciate the Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph for its distinctive dial design and comfortable wearability.

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