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Marathon TSAR (Tritium Search & Rescue) Diver's QuartzvsVario 1918 SG60 Merlion Trench

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TSAR (Tritium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz
MarathonTSAR (Tritium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz
MSRP $1,550
1918 SG60 Merlion Trench
Vario1918 SG60 Merlion Trench
MSRP $428

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
TSAR (Tritium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz46mm
1918 SG60 Merlion Trench37mm
Power Reserve
TSAR (Tritium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz40h
1918 SG60 Merlion Trench40h
Water Resistance
TSAR (Tritium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz300m
1918 SG60 Merlion Trench100m
MSRP
TSAR (Tritium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz$1,550
1918 SG60 Merlion Trench$428

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Field
Diameter
46mm
37mm
Thickness
14mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
45mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Swiss High-Torque Quartz
Miyota 82s5
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,550
$428

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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.

Vario 1918 SG60 Merlion Trench

The Vario 1918 SG60 Merlion Trench is widely seen as a commemorative keepsake, particularly for those celebrating Singapore's 60th anniversary or born in 1965. Reviewers note its vibrant red enamel dial and 37mm steel case with fixed wire lugs, along with 100m water resistance. One owner reported the watch is "patina-ing well" after three years, and the Miyota 82S5 movement is considered a reliable, cost-effective base. Overall, owners and reviewers appreciate the Vario 1918 SG60 Merlion Trench as a unique souvenir and tribute piece, with its distinctive enamel dial being a key draw.

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