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Marathon MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's QuartzvsBoldr Venture Velo

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MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz
MarathonMSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz
MSRP $1,450
Venture Velo
BoldrVenture Velo
MSRP $399

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz36mm
Venture Velo41mm
Power Reserve
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz40h
Venture Velo40h
Water Resistance
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz300m
Venture Velo200m
MSRP
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz$1,450
Venture Velo$399

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Tool
Diameter
36mm
41mm
Thickness
18mm
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Titanium
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Black
Khaki
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Swiss High-Torque Quartz
Seiko VK64

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,450
$399

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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.

Boldr Venture Velo

Owners widely praise the Boldr Venture Velo for its utilitarian design, matte titanium finish, drilled lugs, and bright lume, noting its comfortable wearability and legible dial. Some owners, however, find the case design too angular and the dial too flat, with a preference for applied markers and smoother crown threads. The Boldr Venture Velo is considered well-built for its price, featuring a 38mm titanium case and 200m water resistance, although some note the basic movement and absence of a date complication. Overall, owners rate the Boldr Venture Velo highly for its durable, functional design and value at its price point.

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