Marathon Jeep Rubicon TSARvsMr. Eatwell GMT Challenger

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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.

Marathon Jeep Rubicon TSAR at true scale

Jeep Rubicon TSAR

Mr. Eatwell GMT Challenger at true scale

GMT Challenger

Diameter

41mm

40mm

Lug-to-Lug

48mm

n/a

Thickness

14mm

13.6mm

lowest

Water Resistance

300m

highest

200m

MSRP

$1,650

$495

lowest

Movement

Swiss High-Torque Quartz

Seiko NH34

Case

5 specs
Diameter
41mm
40mm
Thickness
14mm
13.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
n/a
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Green
n/a

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Swiss High-Torque Quartz
Seiko NH34

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,650
$495
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Reviews

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

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.

Mr. Eatwell GMT Challenger

Owners widely praise the Mr. Eatwell GMT Challenger for its beautiful red and blue bezel and excellent value. One owner is super happy, finding it feels and looks good, and praises the awesome customer service. However, community members note issues with the bezel's blue coloring, stating it appears to use the same V2 insert as before, and the red is considered a more obvious tell. Overall, owners rate the Mr. Eatwell GMT Challenger highly for its aesthetic appeal and value proposition, despite some reservations about the bezel coloring.

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