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Marathon TSAR (Tritium Search & Rescue) Diver's QuartzvsGrand Seiko SBGP009

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TSAR (Tritium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz
MarathonTSAR (Tritium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz
MSRP $1,550
SBGP009
Grand SeikoSBGP009
MSRP $3,100

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
TSAR (Tritium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz46mm
SBGP00940mm
Power Reserve
TSAR (Tritium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz40h
SBGP00940h
Water Resistance
TSAR (Tritium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz300m
SBGP009100m
MSRP
TSAR (Tritium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz$1,550
SBGP009$3,100

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
46mm
40mm
Thickness
14mm
10.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
47mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Swiss High-Torque Quartz
9F85

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,550
$3,100

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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 SBGP009

Grand Seiko SBGP009 owners note its "normal quartz" movement, and one owner criticizes the bracelet for lacking a taper. One owner cites a 40-year-old Seiko quartz watch that has only required battery changes as evidence of the reliability of Grand Seiko's quartz movements. On balance, owners value the Grand Seiko SBGP009 for its perceived long-term reliability.

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