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Marathon MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's QuartzvsWilliam Wood Fearless

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MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz
MarathonMSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz
MSRP $1,450
Fearless
William WoodFearless
MSRP $920

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz36mm
Fearless39mm
Power Reserve
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz40h
Fearless40h
Water Resistance
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz300m
Fearless100m
MSRP
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz$1,450
Fearless$920

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
36mm
39mm
Thickness
18mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
39mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black
Yellow

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Swiss High-Torque Quartz
Seiko NH35
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,450
$920

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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.

William Wood Fearless

The William Wood Fearless is noted for its wearable 39mm case size and comfortable 45mm lug-to-lug, with a matte black ion-plated finish and colorful rehaut accents. Reviewers highlight its recycled fire hose strap and 100m water resistance, stemming from its firefighter heritage. The Seiko NH35 movement is considered accurate for its price point. On balance, reviewers find the William Wood Fearless to be a well-finished field watch with unique heritage elements.

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