Marathon TSAR (Tritium Search & Rescue) Diver's QuartzvsOceaneva GMT Deep Marine Explorer 1250M

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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

Oceaneva GMT Deep Marine Explorer 1250M at true scale

GMT Deep Marine Explorer 1250M

Diameter

46mm

42mm

Lug-to-Lug

48mm

n/a

Thickness

14mm

lowest

14.4mm

Water Resistance

300m

1250m

highest

MSRP

$1,550

$449

lowest

Movement

Swiss High-Torque Quartz

Ronda 515.24H

Case

6 specs
Diameter
46mm
42mm
Thickness
14mm
14.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
n/a
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
1250m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black
n/a

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Swiss High-Torque Quartz
Ronda 515.24H

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,550
$449
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Reviews

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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.

Oceaneva GMT Deep Marine Explorer 1250M

Owners widely praise the Oceaneva GMT Deep Marine Explorer 1250M for its value, with one owner finding it comparable to more expensive Swiss watches in looks, sturdiness, and accuracy. The watch features an uncommon mother-of-pearl dial and titanium construction, contributing to its lightweight wearability despite its size. The Oceaneva GMT Deep Marine Explorer 1250M has been available through Black Friday discounts, with one instance noting a price of $180.00. Overall, owners rate the Oceaneva GMT Deep Marine Explorer 1250M highly for its rugged build and perceived quality at its price point.

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