Luminox Pacific Diver 44mmvsMarathon 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.

Luminox Pacific Diver 44mm at true scale

Pacific Diver 44mm

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

TSAR (Tritium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz

Diameter

44mm

46mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

48mm

Thickness

12mm

lowest

14mm

Water Resistance

200m

300m

highest

MSRP

$895

lowest

$1,550

Movement

Ronda 515

Swiss High-Torque Quartz

Case

5 specs
Diameter
44mm
46mm
Thickness
12mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
48mm
Lug Width
24mm
20mm
Water Resistance
200m
300m

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Ronda 515
Swiss High-Torque Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$895
$1,550
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Reviews

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Luminox Pacific Diver 44mm

Owners widely praise the Luminox Pacific Diver 44mm as a great value, appreciating its tritium lume and diver aesthetics. The watch's finish has proven durable for daily wear, with one owner opting for a strap replacement. One owner noted a price of $295 shipped. Overall, owners rate the Luminox Pacific Diver 44mm highly for its value and robust, functional design.

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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