Farr + Swit SeaplanevsMarathon Jeep Rubicon TSAR

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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.

Farr + Swit Seaplane at true scale

Seaplane

Marathon Jeep Rubicon TSAR at true scale

Jeep Rubicon TSAR

Diameter

42mm

41mm

Lug-to-Lug

50.5mm

48mm

lowest

Thickness

12.5mm

lowest

14mm

Water Resistance

100m

300m

highest

Power Reserve

38h

n/a

MSRP

$845

lowest

$1,650

Movement

ETA 2824-2

Swiss High-Torque Quartz

Case

6 specs
Diameter
42mm
41mm
Thickness
12.5mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
50.5mm
48mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
300m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Gradient Gray to Black
Green
Lume
BGW9
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
ETA 2824-2
Swiss High-Torque Quartz
Power Reserve
38h
0h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$845
$1,650
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Reviews

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

Farr + Swit Seaplane

Owners widely praise the Farr + Swit Seaplane for its exceptional lume, durable construction, and legible design, highlighting its split-finish dial and comfortable red rubber strap. The ETA 2824-2 movement is noted as a strong point for its price, and the watch is appreciated for its immediate availability. One owner dislikes the deployment clasp on one of the included rubber straps. Overall, owners rate the Farr + Swit Seaplane highly for its robust build and excellent lume at the price point.

Marathon Jeep Rubicon TSAR

The Marathon Jeep Rubicon TSAR is noted for its successful dual branding, with the "Jeep" designation prominent on the dial. Owners praise its toughness and wearability, with one owner reporting near-daily wear for 10 years on a 7" wrist with a flawless sapphire crystal. The watch features tritium gas tubes and Maraglo illumination, a 41mm steel case, and a Swiss Made Sellita SW200-1 automatic movement, priced at $1,500 USD. One owner experienced the 0-mark triangle detaching from the bezel after a decade of significant abuse, though the bezel action remained tight and solid. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Marathon Jeep Rubicon TSAR highly for its robust build and comfortable wearability.

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