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Marathon MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's QuartzvsZelos Spearfish 3

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MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz
MarathonMSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz
MSRP $1,450
Spearfish 3
ZelosSpearfish 3
MSRP $749

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz36mm
Spearfish 340mm
Power Reserve
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz40h
Spearfish 340h
Water Resistance
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz300m
Spearfish 3200m
MSRP
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz$1,450
Spearfish 3$749

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
36mm
40mm
Thickness
18mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
40mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black
Diver - Forged Carbon

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Swiss High-Torque Quartz
La Joux-Perret G100
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,450
$749

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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.

Zelos Spearfish 3

The Zelos Spearfish 3 is widely praised for its exceptional finishing, with razor-sharp polish and flawless brushed transitions that owners feel exceed its price point. The 40mm case is noted for its wearability, and the La Joux-Perret G100 movement offers a 68-hour power reserve, with reported accuracy averaging +2.6 seconds per day. Reviewers highlight the exceptionally smooth bi-directional bezel and a tool-less micro-adjustment clasp described as best-in-class among microbrands. The sapphire sandwich construction and lumed bezel are also cited as desirable features. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Zelos Spearfish 3 highly for its outstanding finishing and value at its price point.

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