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Marathon TSAR (Tritium Search & Rescue) Diver's QuartzvsBaltic Prismic

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TSAR (Tritium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz
MarathonTSAR (Tritium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz
MSRP $1,550
Prismic
BalticPrismic
MSRP $1,069
What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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

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

Owners widely praise the Marathon TSAR (Tritium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz for its ISO 6425 certification and practical, everyday wearability, with one owner noting the movement sets and ticks fine with expected quartz accuracy. The bezel and crystal are also described as great. One owner reports the 41mm TSAR wears small and has a field watch aesthetic, while another notes the TSAR Medium, listed at 12mm thick, visually appears thicker. Overall, owners rate the Marathon TSAR (Tritium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz highly for its robust build and practical design.

Baltic Prismic

The Baltic Prismic is widely praised for its unique stone dials, slim 9.2mm case, and retro-chic design, with reviewers highlighting its impressive build quality and detailed finishing for the price. Owners appreciate the complex five-part case construction using steel and titanium, and the attractive dial textures. The hand-wound ETA Peseux 7001 movement is consistently mentioned, offering a 42-hour power reserve. However, some owners find the watch overpriced and the bracelet unappealing or flaring on smaller wrists, while the 30-meter water resistance is noted as delicate. The avant-garde dial design is also described as divisive by one reviewer. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Baltic Prismic highly for its distinctive stone dials and slim, vintage-inspired case at an accessible price point.

From video reviewers

The Baltic Prismic's unique natural stone dials, each using a slice of thousand-year-old stone, are a standout feature. A notable drawback is the price, with several reviewers mentioning it as a potential issue, particularly considering the finishing and uniqueness offered. Reviewers disagree on the watch's ruggedness, with some viewing it as a dress watch and others not mentioning this aspect.

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
TSAR (Tritium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz46mm
Prismic36mm
Power Reserve
TSAR (Tritium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz40h
Prismic42h
Water Resistance
TSAR (Tritium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz300m
Prismic30m
MSRP
TSAR (Tritium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz$1,550
Prismic$1,069

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
46mm
36mm
Thickness
14mm
9mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
44mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
30m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Black
Green

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Swiss High-Torque Quartz
ETA Peseux 7001
Type
Quartz
Manual
Power Reserve
40h
42h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,550
$1,069
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