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Marathon Jeep Rubicon TSARvsPhoibos Reef Master

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Jeep Rubicon TSAR
MarathonJeep Rubicon TSAR
MSRP $1,650
Reef Master
PhoibosReef Master
MSRP $335

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Jeep Rubicon TSAR41mm
Reef Master42mm
Power Reserve
Jeep Rubicon TSAR40h
Reef Master40h
Water Resistance
Jeep Rubicon TSAR300m
Reef Master200m
MSRP
Jeep Rubicon TSAR$1,650
Reef Master$335

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
41mm
42mm
Thickness
14mm
13mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Green
Black
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Swiss High-Torque Quartz
SII NH38

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,650
$335

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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.

Phoibos Reef Master

Owners widely praise the Phoibos Reef Master for its exceptional value, highlighting its sapphire crystal, DLC coating, and extensive BGW9 lume. The watch is noted for its cool lume, with one owner finding it not bulky despite its robust build. The Shamrock Green dial and texture are highly praised, as is the comfortable bracelet with solid end links. However, the bezel action is described as rough, and the basic folding clasp is a disappointment. Accuracy is reported as excellent, with one owner seeing +-2 sec/day. Some find the 42mm size almost too big for their wrists, and the date window is considered too small. Overall, owners rate the Phoibos Reef Master highly for its impressive feature set and value at its price point.

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