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Bremont MBIIIvsMarathon TSAR (Tritium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz

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MBIII
BremontMBIII
MSRP $5,450
TSAR (Tritium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz
MarathonTSAR (Tritium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz
MSRP $1,550

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
MBIII43mm
TSAR (Tritium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz46mm
Power Reserve
MBIII40h
TSAR (Tritium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz40h
Water Resistance
MBIII100m
TSAR (Tritium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz300m
MSRP
MBIII$5,450
TSAR (Tritium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz$1,550

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Pilot
Diver
Diameter
43mm
46mm
Thickness
14.5mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
Lug Width
14.5mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
300m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Armoured II
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
BE-36AE
Swiss High-Torque Quartz
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,450
$1,550

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What people say

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Bremont MBIII

The Bremont MBIII is praised for its versatile pilot's watch design, excellent dial visibility, and shock-resistant chronometer movement housed in a 43mm Trip-Tick case with a Faraday cage. Owners appreciate its unique origin story tied to Martin-Baker ejection seats and the brand's distinctive design language, with some noting the orange barrel accent. The watch features a 24-hour scale, 100m water resistance, and an improved Roto Click bezel. However, the "DANGER EJECTION SEAT" dial text is considered divisive, and its ETA 2892 GMT movement is not a "true" GMT as only the 24-hour hand is independently adjustable. On balance, owners and reviewers value the Bremont MBIII for its robust build and unique aviation-inspired narrative.

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.

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