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Marathon TSAR (Tritium Search & Rescue) Diver's QuartzvsTissot Heritage 1938

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TSAR (Tritium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz
MarathonTSAR (Tritium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz
MSRP $1,550
Heritage 1938
TissotHeritage 1938
MSRP $925

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
TSAR (Tritium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz46mm
Heritage 193839mm
Power Reserve
TSAR (Tritium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz40h
Heritage 193838h
Water Resistance
TSAR (Tritium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz300m
Heritage 193850m
MSRP
TSAR (Tritium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz$1,550
Heritage 1938$925

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
46mm
39mm
Thickness
14mm
11.1mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
39mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
50m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Domed
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Black
Anthracite
Indices
Applied
Arabic

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Swiss High-Torque Quartz
11 1/2'''
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
38h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,550
$925

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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.

Tissot Heritage 1938

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Tissot Heritage 1938 for its stunning vintage-inspired design and excellent value, particularly as a COSC-certified automatic under $1000. The dial's ability to catch light and subtly change colors, along with rosy gold numerals, is a frequent highlight. The watch uses a chronometer-certified ETA 2824-2 movement, though its 38-hour power reserve is noted as less than some contemporary offerings. Some owners find the 39mm case size appears larger on the wrist, with a desire for smaller options. Overall, owners rate the Tissot Heritage 1938 highly for its charming retro aesthetics and impressive chronometer movement at an accessible price point.

From video reviewers

The most attainable Swiss chronometer is a key strength. Reviewers did not agree on any weaknesses.

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