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Marathon MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's QuartzvsVario VERSA Reversible Dual Time

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MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz
MarathonMSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz
MSRP $1,450
VERSA Reversible Dual Time
VarioVERSA Reversible Dual Time
MSRP $428

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz36mm
VERSA Reversible Dual Time39mm
Power Reserve
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz40h
VERSA Reversible Dual Time40h
Water Resistance
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz300m
VERSA Reversible Dual Time50m
MSRP
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz$1,450
VERSA Reversible Dual Time$428

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
36mm
39mm
Thickness
18mm
12mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Water Resistance
300m
50m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black
Green

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Swiss High-Torque Quartz
Ronda Slimtech 1062 (×2)

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,450
$428

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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 VERSA Reversible Dual Time

Owners widely praise the Vario VERSA Reversible Dual Time for its satisfying reversible mechanism, excellent polishing, crisp dial printing, and exceptional value for a dual-face watch. Reviewers and owners alike highlight its novel reversible design, attractive Art Deco-inspired aesthetic, and the value it offers at its price point. Some owners also commend Vario's customer service. The 12mm thickness is a point of discussion, with some finding it surprisingly wearable due to its stepped case and curved bevels, while others note it as a concern due to the dual-watch construction. One reviewer points out the need to remove the watch to switch faces and the potential for smudging on the hidden side. The lack of lume on one dial is seen as a missed opportunity by one owner. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Vario VERSA Reversible Dual Time highly for its clever, well-executed reversible case design and appealing price point.

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