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Marathon TSAR (Tritium Search & Rescue) Diver's QuartzvsVario Futurist

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TSAR (Tritium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz
MarathonTSAR (Tritium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz
MSRP $1,550
Futurist
VarioFuturist
MSRP $648

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
TSAR (Tritium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz46mm
Futurist39mm
Power Reserve
TSAR (Tritium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz40h
Futurist40h
Water Resistance
TSAR (Tritium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz300m
Futurist100m
MSRP
TSAR (Tritium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz$1,550
Futurist$648

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
46mm
39mm
Thickness
14mm
10mm
Water Resistance
300m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Sapphire (faceted)
Dial Color
Black
Purple

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Swiss High-Torque Quartz
Miyota 9039
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,550
$648

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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 Futurist

The Vario Futurist is widely praised for its fun, retro-futuristic design and unique faceted sapphire crystal, offering significant visual intrigue at an affordable price. Owners note its ability to catch the light beautifully. One reviewer flags that the recessed crown can be difficult to operate, and the 39mm case offers more wrist presence than expected.

From video reviewers

The faceted sapphire crystal and distinctive case finishing are praised. The crown placement and sharp case edges are noted as drawbacks. Reviewers disagreed on the watch's overall value proposition.

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