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Marathon Jeep Rubicon TSARvsVaer DS4 Meridian Solar

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Jeep Rubicon TSAR
MarathonJeep Rubicon TSAR
MSRP $1,650
DS4 Meridian Solar
VaerDS4 Meridian Solar
MSRP $279

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Jeep Rubicon TSAR41mm
DS4 Meridian Solar42mm
Power Reserve
Jeep Rubicon TSAR40h
DS4 Meridian Solar40h
Water Resistance
Jeep Rubicon TSAR300m
DS4 Meridian Solar200m
MSRP
Jeep Rubicon TSAR$1,650
DS4 Meridian Solar$279

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
41mm
42mm
Thickness
14mm
10.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
46mm
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Green
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Swiss High-Torque Quartz
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,650
$279

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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.

Vaer DS4 Meridian Solar

Owners widely praise the Vaer DS4 Meridian Solar for its exceptional value, solar-powered functionality, and attractive sunburst dials, with one owner reporting perfect timekeeping at 0 seconds per day. Reviewers and owners alike note the sapphire crystal with AR coating and 200m water resistance as key strengths. However, the premium steel bracelet is criticized by some for a jangly feel and sharp edges, and the crown's sharp edges can dig into the wrist. The second hand's alignment between markers is reported as slightly off by multiple owners, a trait Vaer attributes to the watch's price point. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Vaer DS4 Meridian Solar highly for its excellent value and robust specifications, particularly its solar movement and durable crystal.

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