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Marathon TSAR (Tritium Search & Rescue) Diver's QuartzvsGrand Seiko SBGD201

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TSAR (Tritium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz
MarathonTSAR (Tritium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz
MSRP $1,550
SBGD201
Grand SeikoSBGD201

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
TSAR (Tritium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz46mm
SBGD20143mm
Power Reserve
TSAR (Tritium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz40h
SBGD201192h
Water Resistance
TSAR (Tritium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz300m
SBGD201100m
MSRP
TSAR (Tritium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz$1,550
SBGD201

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
46mm
43mm
Thickness
14mm
13.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
51.8mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Platinum
Water Resistance
300m
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Swiss High-Torque Quartz
9R01
Type
Quartz
Spring Drive
Power Reserve
40h
192h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,550

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What people say

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Marathon TSAR (Tritium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz

Owners widely praise the Marathon TSAR (Tritium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz for its ISO 6425 certification and practical, everyday wearability, with one owner noting the movement sets and ticks fine with expected quartz accuracy. The bezel and crystal are also described as great. One owner reports the 41mm TSAR wears small and has a field watch aesthetic, while another notes the TSAR Medium, listed at 12mm thick, visually appears thicker. Overall, owners rate the Marathon TSAR (Tritium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz highly for its robust build and practical design.

Grand Seiko SBGD201

Grand Seiko SBGD201 owners and reviewers praise its stellar platinum case with Zaratsu polishing and diamond-dust dial, with one reviewer calling it the most beautiful Grand Seiko they have seen. Its Spring Drive caliber 9R01 movement offers an 8-day power reserve from three barrels. While some find the 43mm size too large for its design, others find the 168-gram platinum case comfortable despite its heft. Some community members note the movement finishing is simplistic for its price point and would prefer the artistic finesse of higher-end alternatives. On balance, enthusiasts and reviewers highly regard the Grand Seiko SBGD201 for its exquisite finishing and impressive technical specifications at its price.

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