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Marathon Jeep Rubicon TSARvsVario Futurist

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Jeep Rubicon TSAR
MarathonJeep Rubicon TSAR
MSRP $1,650
Futurist
VarioFuturist
MSRP $648

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Jeep Rubicon TSAR41mm
Futurist39mm
Power Reserve
Jeep Rubicon TSAR40h
Futurist40h
Water Resistance
Jeep Rubicon TSAR300m
Futurist100m
MSRP
Jeep Rubicon TSAR$1,650
Futurist$648

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
41mm
39mm
Thickness
14mm
10mm
Water Resistance
300m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Sapphire (faceted)
Dial Color
Green
Purple

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Swiss High-Torque Quartz
Miyota 9039

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,650
$648

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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.

Vario Futurist

The Vario Futurist is widely praised for its fun, retro-futuristic design and unique faceted sapphire crystal, offering significant visual intrigue at an affordable price. Owners note its ability to catch the light beautifully. One reviewer flags that the recessed crown can be difficult to operate, and the 39mm case offers more wrist presence than expected.

From video reviewers

The faceted sapphire crystal and distinctive case finishing are praised. The crown placement and sharp case edges are noted as drawbacks. Reviewers disagreed on the watch's overall value proposition.

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