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Seiko Prospex Marinemaster Marinemaster 1968 Heritage Diver's WatchvsMarathon TSAR (Tritium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz

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

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Prospex Marinemaster Marinemaster 1968 Heritage Diver's Watch42.6mm
TSAR (Tritium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz46mm
Power Reserve
Prospex Marinemaster Marinemaster 1968 Heritage Diver's Watch72h
TSAR (Tritium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz40h
Water Resistance
Prospex Marinemaster Marinemaster 1968 Heritage Diver's Watch300m
TSAR (Tritium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz300m
MSRP
Prospex Marinemaster Marinemaster 1968 Heritage Diver's Watch$3,600
TSAR (Tritium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz$1,550

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
42.6mm
46mm
Thickness
14.1mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.3mm
48mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Curved
Flat
AR Coating
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Inner
Lume
LumiBrite on hands, index(es) and bezel
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
8L45
Swiss High-Torque Quartz
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
72h
40h
Jewels
35
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,600
$1,550

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What people say

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Seiko Prospex Marinemaster Marinemaster 1968 Heritage Diver's Watch

The Seiko Prospex Marinemaster 1968 Heritage Diver's Watch is widely praised for its excellent quality and finishing, with reviewers and owners noting its GS-level craftsmanship and Zaratsu-inspired polishing. Owners appreciate its refined design, comfortable case shape, and the 4:00 crown position, with some finding it more manageable on the wrist than other models. The Caliber 8L45 movement offers a 72-hour power reserve and accuracy within -5/+10 seconds per day, and the bracelet features an improved clasp with an extension system. However, some find the price point high, and one reviewer noted the unsigned winding crown as a missed opportunity. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko Prospex Marinemaster 1968 Heritage Diver's Watch highly for its premium finishing and tool-like appearance at its price point.

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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