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Marathon TSAR (Tritium Search & Rescue) Diver's QuartzvsFormex Stratos UTC

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TSAR (Tritium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz
MarathonTSAR (Tritium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz
MSRP $1,550
Stratos UTC
FormexStratos UTC
MSRP $4,663

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
TSAR (Tritium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz46mm
Stratos UTC41mm
Power Reserve
TSAR (Tritium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz40h
Stratos UTC42h
Water Resistance
TSAR (Tritium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz300m
Stratos UTC100m
MSRP
TSAR (Tritium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz$1,550
Stratos UTC$4,663

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
GMT
Diameter
46mm
41mm
Thickness
14mm
11.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
47mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Black
Blue
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Swiss High-Torque Quartz
ETA 2892
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
42h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,550
$4,663

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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.

Formex Stratos UTC

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Formex Stratos UTC for its user-friendly flyer GMT complication, which utilizes pushers for time-zone adjustments, and its slim 11.8mm case. The watch is noted for its intricate, hand-finished case with a multi-layer construction and excellent finishing, along with a unique two-level case design. The Dubois-Depraz module on an ETA 2892 movement is a highlight, with accuracy figures ranging from +/- 5 to +/- 7 seconds per day. However, some find the dial busy with multiple typefaces and the overall design too complex or "plug ugly," with the price near €4000 considered high by some for a newer brand. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Formex Stratos UTC highly for its innovative GMT functionality and excellent case finishing at its price point.

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