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Marathon TSAR (Tritium Search & Rescue) Diver's QuartzvsVaer G2 Apocalypse GMT

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TSAR (Tritium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz
MarathonTSAR (Tritium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz
MSRP $1,550
G2 Apocalypse GMT
VaerG2 Apocalypse GMT
MSRP $399

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
TSAR (Tritium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz46mm
G2 Apocalypse GMT39mm
Power Reserve
TSAR (Tritium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz40h
G2 Apocalypse GMT40h
Water Resistance
TSAR (Tritium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz300m
G2 Apocalypse GMT150m
MSRP
TSAR (Tritium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz$1,550
G2 Apocalypse GMT$399

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
GMT
Diameter
46mm
39mm
Thickness
14mm
10.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
46mm
Water Resistance
300m
150m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black
Steel

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Swiss High-Torque Quartz
Ronda 515 GMT

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 G2 Apocalypse GMT

Owners praise the Vaer G2 Apocalypse GMT's well-executed proportions and smooth GMT bezel action. One owner reports quality control issues such as misaligned hands and dust under the crystal, attributing these to the sub-$500 price point. The watch features a caller-style quartz movement for quick-set date adjustment and its lume is functional, though noted as a step below other models. Overall, owners find the Vaer G2 Apocalypse GMT offers good value for its price, despite potential quality control concerns.

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