Edox 1973 DatevsMarathon TSAR (Tritium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Edox 1973 Date at true scale

1973 Date

Marathon TSAR (Tritium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz at true scale

TSAR (Tritium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz

Diameter

41mm

46mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

48mm

Thickness

11.3mm

lowest

14mm

Water Resistance

200m

300m

highest

MSRP

$815

lowest

$1,550

Movement

Caliber 53 (Ronda 515)

Swiss High-Torque Quartz

Case

5 specs
Diameter
41mm
46mm
Thickness
11.3mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
48mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
300m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
n/a
Black

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Caliber 53 (Ronda 515)
Swiss High-Torque Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$815
$1,550
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Edox 1973 Date

The Edox 1973 Date is noted for its busy dial, with one owner disliking the script font used for "hand winding." The watch features a 41mm case and 200m water resistance, powered by a Ronda 515 quartz movement. Overall, owners find the Edox 1973 Date to be a functional quartz dive watch with a specific aesthetic that may not appeal to all.

Marathon TSAR (Tritium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz

Marathon TSAR (Tritium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz owners widely praise its high quality, extreme legibility, and bright tritium tubes that glow without needing to charge. The simple, functional dial layout and ISO 6425 certification are also noted strengths. One owner reports owning a TSAR for nearly 15 years with no problems and found Marathon's service experience to be great. Some owners mention the 41mm TSAR wears small and has a field watch aesthetic, while others note the crown can dig into the wrist. The tritium tubes in the hands provide excellent brightness in the dark. On balance, owners rate the Marathon TSAR (Tritium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz highly for its exceptional tritium lume and robust, legible design.

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