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Marathon TSAR (Tritium Search & Rescue) Diver's QuartzvsVaer D4 Meridian Solar

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TSAR (Tritium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz
MarathonTSAR (Tritium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz
MSRP $1,550
D4 Meridian Solar
VaerD4 Meridian Solar
MSRP $399

At a glance

7 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
TSAR (Tritium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz46mm
D4 Meridian Solar42mm
Power Reserve
TSAR (Tritium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz40h
D4 Meridian Solar40h
Water Resistance
TSAR (Tritium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz300m
D4 Meridian Solar200m
MSRP
TSAR (Tritium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz$1,550
D4 Meridian Solar$399

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
46mm
42mm
Thickness
14mm
13.18mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
46mm
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Swiss High-Torque Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,550
$399

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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.

Vaer D4 Meridian Solar

Owners widely praise the Vaer D4 Meridian Solar for its excellent value, citing features like the sapphire crystal with AR coating and its solar-powered quartz movement. The watch's great colorways, unique yet simple design, and gilt hands are frequently highlighted, contributing to its appeal as a sports or outdoors watch. However, the second-hand alignment is a common point of contention, with some owners finding it annoyingly imprecise for the $399 price point, a characteristic the brand states is within normal tolerances. The steel bracelet has also been described as disappointing with sharp edges, though alternative strap options can mitigate this. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vaer D4 Meridian Solar highly for its impressive feature set and design at its price point, despite minor criticisms regarding second-hand alignment and the stock bracelet.

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