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Marathon MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's QuartzvsGruppo Gamma Field III GMT Date

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MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz
MarathonMSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz
MSRP $1,450
Field III GMT Date
Gruppo GammaField III GMT Date
MSRP $459

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz36mm
Field III GMT Date40mm
Power Reserve
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz40h
Field III GMT Date41h
Water Resistance
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz300m
Field III GMT Date200m
MSRP
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz$1,450
Field III GMT Date$459

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
GMT
Diameter
36mm
40mm
Thickness
18mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
48.5mm
Lug Width
18mm
22mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Swiss High-Torque Quartz
Seiko Instruments NH38A
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
41h
Complications
None
GMT, Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,450
$459

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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.

Gruppo Gamma Field III GMT Date

Owners widely praise the Gruppo Gamma Field III GMT Date for its awesome looks, quality, and good value. The watch features a 40mm brushed 316L stainless steel case, box sapphire crystal, and 200m water resistance, powered by a Seiko NH34A movement. Some reviewers note the NH34A movement's accuracy can range from -20~+40 seconds per day, though one reviewer reported +5 seconds per day with a regulated movement. The dial's dense layout with Arabic numerals can be overwhelming for some, and one owner found the size unsuitable for smaller wrists. On balance, owners rate the Gruppo Gamma Field III GMT Date highly for its impressive finishing and toolish design at its price point.

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