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Marathon Jeep Rubicon TSARvsKUOE OLD SMITH 90-001

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Jeep Rubicon TSAR
MarathonJeep Rubicon TSAR
MSRP $1,650
OLD SMITH 90-001
KUOEOLD SMITH 90-001
MSRP $405

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Jeep Rubicon TSAR41mm
OLD SMITH 90-00135mm
Power Reserve
Jeep Rubicon TSAR40h
OLD SMITH 90-00140h
Water Resistance
Jeep Rubicon TSAR300m
OLD SMITH 90-00150m
MSRP
Jeep Rubicon TSAR$1,650
OLD SMITH 90-001$405

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
41mm
35mm
Thickness
14mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
42mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
50m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Dome
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Green
Gold

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Swiss High-Torque Quartz
TMI VD78A
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,650
$405

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What people say

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Marathon Jeep Rubicon TSAR

Marathon Jeep Rubicon TSAR owners praise its toughness and 41mm size for a 7" wrist, noting the sapphire crystal remains nearly flawless after a decade of near-daily wear and abuse. Tritium lume is still acceptable in darkness, and the bezel, though missing its 0-mark triangle, remains tight and clicks solidly. The watch features a steel case water-resistant to 300 meters, a Sellita SW200-1 automatic movement, and dual branding that de-emphasizes Marathon. Overall, owners rate the Marathon Jeep Rubicon TSAR highly for its exceptional durability and practical size.

KUOE OLD SMITH 90-001

KUOE OLD SMITH is widely praised for its vintage aesthetic and comfortable 35mm wearability, with owners noting its attractive bronze case and dial contrast. Reviewers and owners alike highlight its excellent accuracy. However, the case finishing is considered average for the price, and the lume fades quickly. Some find the small date window difficult to read, and the Seiko NH38 movement is described as noisy. The 18mm lug width and PVD-coated strap hardware are also noted as drawbacks. Overall, owners and reviewers find the KUOE OLD SMITH to be a compelling vintage field watch offering good value, particularly for its aesthetic appeal and accuracy.

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