Shadows of tritium with the Marathon MSAR
I was trying to catch the glow of the tritium tubes on my MSAR by masking the rising sun and I can't really call this experiment a success.
The glow is there, but it's so faint in daylight that it's not really worth mentioning.
In full light it's not even noticeable and the only hint that there is something unusual going on is the radioactive symbol on the dial.
The MSAR is just 36mm wide but I'm always amazed at how clear and legible it is despite the small diameter of the dial. One thing for sure, it may wear like a small watch, but it sure doesn't weight like one and it makes me appreciate the small pressed clasp that help making it more wearable.
Looking at it straight down it appears at first like a small diver with a not very fashionable thin bezel. That's about the only thin thing there is on the MSAR, the rest of the watch feels more like a precision tool machinery rather than a standard diver's.
It's also one of the few watches that look tough and bulletproof but can be worn on a small wrist.
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Claude
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I'm a big fan of watches that are interesting because they are either unique, have interesting features, well designed or simply offer a great value for their price.
Hod Hasharon
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I love my GSAR, it's one of those watches that you look at at and know immediately that it is a purpose driven design.
I love my GSAR, it's one of those watches that you look at at and know immediately that it is a purpose driven design.
Oh yes, the chances the SAR can be confused with a desk diver are slim to none.