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Marathon Jeep Rubicon TSARvsVaer DS2 Meridian Quartz

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Jeep Rubicon TSAR
MarathonJeep Rubicon TSAR
MSRP $1,650
DS2 Meridian Quartz
VaerDS2 Meridian Quartz
MSRP $239

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Jeep Rubicon TSAR41mm
DS2 Meridian Quartz39mm
Power Reserve
Jeep Rubicon TSAR40h
DS2 Meridian Quartz40h
Water Resistance
Jeep Rubicon TSAR300m
DS2 Meridian Quartz150m
MSRP
Jeep Rubicon TSAR$1,650
DS2 Meridian Quartz$239

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
41mm
39mm
Thickness
14mm
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
46mm
Water Resistance
300m
150m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Green
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Swiss High-Torque Quartz
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,650
$239

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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.

Vaer DS2 Meridian Quartz

The Vaer DS2 Meridian Quartz is lauded for its wearability, with reviewers and owners consistently praising its 39mm case size as a perfect fit, noting its thinness at 10.4mm. The watch features a satisfying 120-click coin-edge bezel with minimal back play and comes with two straps for $239, powered by a Miyota GM12 quartz movement offering a three-year battery life. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vaer DS2 Meridian Quartz highly for its comfortable wearability and accessible price point.

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