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Marathon MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's QuartzvsYema Diver

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MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz
MarathonMSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz
MSRP $1,450
Diver
YemaDiver
MSRP $990

At a glance

7 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz36mm
Diver39.5mm
Power Reserve
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz40h
Diver40h
Water Resistance
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz300m
Diver200m
MSRP
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz$1,450
Diver$990

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
36mm
39.5mm
Thickness
18mm
10.95mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Swiss High-Torque Quartz
Sellita SW200
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,450
$990

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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.

Yema Diver

One owner reported a water ingress issue on their Yema Diver the first time it got wet in a lake, despite rinsing and inspecting the watch and bezel. Another owner notes this manual wind Yema Diver has a cool patina but is unlikely to be waterproof or gain value. Overall, owners view the Yema Diver as a fun second watch rather than an investment.

From video reviewers

The Swiss Sellita movement is a notable feature. Reviewers did not reach a consensus on any weaknesses.

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