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Marathon TSAR (Tritium Search & Rescue) Diver's QuartzvsVaer DS4 Meridian Solar

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TSAR (Tritium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz
MarathonTSAR (Tritium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz
MSRP $1,550
DS4 Meridian Solar
VaerDS4 Meridian Solar
MSRP $279

At a glance

6 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
TSAR (Tritium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz46mm
DS4 Meridian Solar42mm
Power Reserve
TSAR (Tritium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz40h
DS4 Meridian Solar40h
Water Resistance
TSAR (Tritium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz300m
DS4 Meridian Solar200m
MSRP
TSAR (Tritium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz$1,550
DS4 Meridian Solar$279

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
46mm
42mm
Thickness
14mm
10.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
46mm
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Swiss High-Torque Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,550
$279

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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 DS4 Meridian Solar

Owners widely praise the Vaer DS4 Meridian Solar for its exceptional value, solar-powered functionality, and attractive sunburst dials, with one owner reporting perfect timekeeping at 0 seconds per day. Reviewers and owners alike note the sapphire crystal with AR coating and 200m water resistance as key strengths. However, the premium steel bracelet is criticized by some for a jangly feel and sharp edges, and the crown's sharp edges can dig into the wrist. The second hand's alignment between markers is reported as slightly off by multiple owners, a trait Vaer attributes to the watch's price point. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Vaer DS4 Meridian Solar highly for its excellent value and robust specifications, particularly its solar movement and durable crystal.

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