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Marathon MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's QuartzvsZelos Comet 39

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MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz
MarathonMSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz
MSRP $1,450
Comet 39
ZelosComet 39
MSRP $2,499
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.

Zelos Comet 39

Owners widely praise the Zelos Comet 39 for its wearable 39mm size, thin profile under 10mm thanks to its manual-wind Sellita SW215 movement, and its captivating dial with a deep starburst effect. The winding action is described as a joy, and the watch is considered a stunner for its price, blending modern and vintage aesthetics. Some owners note frustration with Zelos's limited production runs leading to quick sell-outs. One owner found the logo childlike, while another experienced strap-rubbing issues with the short lugs, which were resolved with a Milanese bracelet. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Zelos Comet 39 highly for its excellent value and striking dial design.

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz36mm
Comet 3939mm
Power Reserve
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz40h
Comet 3940h
Water Resistance
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz300m
Comet 3950m
MSRP
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz$1,450
Comet 39$2,499

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
36mm
39mm
Thickness
18mm
7.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
39mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Water Resistance
300m
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Black
Tantalum LE

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Swiss High-Torque Quartz
ETA/Peseux 7001
Type
Quartz
Manual

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,450
$2,499
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