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

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TSAR (Tritium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz
MarathonTSAR (Tritium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz
MSRP $1,550
Essentials Quartz
SeikoEssentials Quartz
MSRP $265

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
TSAR (Tritium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz46mm
Essentials Quartz40.2mm
Power Reserve
TSAR (Tritium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz40h
Essentials Quartz40h
Water Resistance
TSAR (Tritium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz300m
Essentials Quartz100m
MSRP
TSAR (Tritium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz$1,550
Essentials Quartz$265

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
46mm
40.2mm
Thickness
14mm
8.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
47mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Lume
None
LumiBrite on Hands

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Swiss High-Torque Quartz
6N52

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,550
$265

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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.

Seiko Essentials Quartz

Seiko Essentials Quartz owners praise its high quality and value, highlighting its thin 8.4mm case, sapphire crystal, 100m water resistance, and quartz convenience, with the titanium variant weighing just 50g for exceptional comfort. The polished surfaces can develop fine swirls from daily wear, and the gold plating may wear off edges over time, requiring maintenance. The titanium bracelet's smaller center link creates wider gaps than the steel version, and some owners prefer to remove the 50m-rated watch for showering, especially if it lacks a screw-down crown. On balance, owners rate the Seiko Essentials Quartz highly for its comfortable, lightweight titanium build and convenient quartz accuracy at the price.

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