Marathon GSAR Automatic Diver Review - Tough, Military Dive watch with 300 meters water resistance 

I appreciate the clarification! I will pin this.

100% agreed on the clasp. Its actually disgrace at this price point. 200usd watches have better ones. I have no idea why they are doing this. Is bracelet itself comfortable?

Shame its no longer widely used

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First, thank you for your service. Second, I only bring this up because many microbrands at a lower price point have better built claps. I'm not spoiled, I think the watch is great and it's not a deal breaker. We live in a progressive world and things improve over time. No reason why Marathon can't improve the clasp. This is just my opinion. I don't have the market cornered on being right. Thank you and I appreciate your comment.

@@BobbyLegs Hi Bobby, thanks for the reply, but you may have missed my points, so to be clear... First, the GSAR is built to government specifications and completely milled clasps are not needed in a tool watch designed for working SAR personal. Then there is the cost, the government is not willing to pay for this extra level of quality when it's not needed. Remember, I have been wearing Rolex watches for close to 40 years. My '83 GMT Master was worn every day 24/7, 365 for almost 22 years. The watch still looks and functions fantastically, and it's so called flimsy hollow end and center link bracelet has never been an issue in 37 years! BTW fellow RU-vidrs and friends Tim Mosso, Paul Thorpe and "The IDGuy" have all seen my GMT and are amazed at its condition. The Marathon bracelet is of similar or better quality than my old Rolex, it's more than up to the task for what it is, a tool watch for the military, not some show piece for non-diver watch collectors. So, are there better bracelets out there at a less expensive price point? Absolutely. Is Marathon marketing towards the strictly civilian watch buying public... No. Now, I will criticize the cost of the Marathon Bracelet, as compared to its quality. Strapecode bracelets are better quality at 2/3 the price. Maybe Strapcode should make a bracelet for the GSAR. I have an "Angus Jubilee" on my highly modified SKX007, and it's my favorite bracelet. In closing, not to say you're wrong either, just my perspective as a Marine Aviator, professional Search and Rescue Pilot, dive qualified in the Marines, and a professional pilot for 45+ years. As someone who collects pilots, diver and field watches, I use/d and abused them all for their intended purposes. instagram.com/1955healey100/

@@cnaarndt Why didn’t you move over to a g shock. Plus it isn’t the 80’s anymore

@Oscar O’Sullivan Great comment. Much added value to a constructive adult conversation 🙄

I still hear everyone call it a thumbnail! Not sure if there’s another term for it too.

Title card

@@oscarosullivan4513 interesting that the new term of title cards is the same term used in silent movies 100 years ago

I think you are missing the point. This is a genuine milspec watch, not a luxury watch. A bezel material like ceramic which could chip or shatter on impact wouldn't be suitable. And the clasp gets the job done. Stamped clasps were good enough for Rolex to use for 60+ years. Never heard of those fail.

@@Brian-ee1gx my point is they have competition now, I also doubt these are issued anymore , if they are it's a rarity. Everyone either uses dive watches or a g shock or Timex in my experience.

@@JMGeranimo The military contracts are still in place, and the watches are still issued. And this is a dive watch, and a pretty serious one at that. I don't see much competition for it outside of a few other brands like Sinn and Demasko. Sinn charges more for a similarly spec'd watch, and uses a stamped clasp too.

I have the 710 case with 379 dial

6.75 inches

@@BobbyLegs I'm obsessed over this or the monster jdd my wrist is 7.25 at the smallest. Been rocking vostocks lately lol. Found a lightly used jdd for a good price too.810 with bracelet and 2straps

Mine is 7.5 inches