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Marathon TSAR (Tritium Search & Rescue) Diver's QuartzvsVario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph

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TSAR (Tritium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz
MarathonTSAR (Tritium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz
MSRP $1,550
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph
VarioEmpire Tachymètre Chronograph
MSRP $328

At a glance

7 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
TSAR (Tritium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz46mm
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph38mm
Power Reserve
TSAR (Tritium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz40h
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph40h
Water Resistance
TSAR (Tritium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz300m
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph50m
MSRP
TSAR (Tritium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz$1,550
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph$328

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
Chronograph
Diameter
46mm
38mm
Thickness
14mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
38mm
Water Resistance
300m
50m

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Swiss High-Torque Quartz
Seiko VK64 MecaQuartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,550
$328

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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 Empire Tachymètre Chronograph

The Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph is praised for its elegant, art deco-inspired multi-layered dial and comfortable leather strap. Owners note its 38mm diameter, 46mm lug-to-lug, and 11.5mm thickness, along with a sapphire crystal and 5 ATM water resistance. Criticisms include the use of different fonts for sub-dial and perimeter markers, and the absence of a traditional running second hand. Overall, owners appreciate the Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph for its distinctive dial design and comfortable wearability.

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