Marathon TSAR (Tritium Search & Rescue) Diver's QuartzvsNite Watches Alpha

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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 TSAR (Tritium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz at true scale

TSAR (Tritium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz

Nite Watches Alpha at true scale

Alpha

Diameter

46mm

42mm

Lug-to-Lug

48mm

22mm

lowest

Thickness

14mm

12.9mm

lowest

Water Resistance

300m

300m

MSRP

$1,550

$760

lowest

Movement

Swiss High-Torque Quartz

Ronda 715

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Field
Diameter
46mm
42mm
Thickness
14mm
12.95mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
22mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Black
n/a
Lume
None
Tritium

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Swiss High-Torque Quartz
Ronda 715
Power Reserve
0h
n/a

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,550
$760
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Reviews

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

Marathon TSAR (Tritium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz

Marathon TSAR (Tritium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz owners widely praise its high quality, extreme legibility, and bright tritium tubes that glow without needing to charge. The simple, functional dial layout and ISO 6425 certification are also noted strengths. One owner reports owning a TSAR for nearly 15 years with no problems and found Marathon's service experience to be great. Some owners mention the 41mm TSAR wears small and has a field watch aesthetic, while others note the crown can dig into the wrist. The tritium tubes in the hands provide excellent brightness in the dark. On balance, owners rate the Marathon TSAR (Tritium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz highly for its exceptional tritium lume and robust, legible design.

Nite Watches Alpha

Owners widely praise the Nite Watches Alpha for its outstanding T100 tritium lume, which provides a constant and reliable glow, and its accurate Swiss quartz movement. Reviewers and owners alike highlight the quality of the sapphire crystal with AR coating, the solid-feeling ceramic bezel, and the overall good value for money, especially at secondary market prices. Some owners note the watch is quite heavy and chunky, and one found the polymer strap overhung a smaller wrist, while another wished the dial was slightly larger. Overall, owners rate the Nite Watches Alpha highly for its exceptional tritium illumination and solid build quality at its price point.

From video reviewers

T100 tritium lume for excellent low-light visibility is a consensus strength. Reviewers did not agree on any specific weaknesses.

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