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Marathon Jeep Rubicon TSARvsPinion Pure Steel

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Jeep Rubicon TSAR
MarathonJeep Rubicon TSAR
MSRP $1,650
Pure Steel
PinionPure Steel
MSRP $1,715

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Jeep Rubicon TSAR41mm
Pure Steel38mm
Power Reserve
Jeep Rubicon TSAR40h
Pure Steel45h
Water Resistance
Jeep Rubicon TSAR300m
Pure Steel100m
MSRP
Jeep Rubicon TSAR$1,650
Pure Steel$1,715

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
41mm
38mm
Thickness
14mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
44mm
Lug Width
20mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Green
Black
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Swiss High-Torque Quartz
Sellita SW261-1
Type
Automatic
Manual
Power Reserve
40h
45h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,650
$1,715

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What people say

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Marathon Jeep Rubicon TSAR

Marathon Jeep Rubicon TSAR owners praise its toughness and 41mm size for a 7" wrist, noting the sapphire crystal remains nearly flawless after a decade of near-daily wear and abuse. Tritium lume is still acceptable in darkness, and the bezel, though missing its 0-mark triangle, remains tight and clicks solidly. The watch features a steel case water-resistant to 300 meters, a Sellita SW200-1 automatic movement, and dual branding that de-emphasizes Marathon. Overall, owners rate the Marathon Jeep Rubicon TSAR highly for its exceptional durability and practical size.

Pinion Pure Steel

Owners widely praise the Pinion Pure Steel's balanced 38mm case size and 44mm lug-to-lug, fitting most wrists well. The dial is described as clear and essential, though reviewers note the lack of a minute track makes precise minute setting difficult. Accuracy is regulated in-house to +/- 5 to +/- 15 seconds per day. Some commenters found the white straps on featured watches to look "horrible." Overall, owners and reviewers appreciate the Pinion Pure Steel for its well-proportioned case and essential dial design.

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