Marathon TSAR (Tritium Search & Rescue) Diver's QuartzvsProTek Watches Model PT1015 USMC

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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

ProTek Watches Model PT1015 USMC at true scale

Model PT1015 USMC

Diameter

46mm

42mm

Lug-to-Lug

48mm

n/a

Thickness

14mm

13.9mm

lowest

Water Resistance

300m

300m

MSRP

$1,550

$525

lowest

Movement

Swiss High-Torque Quartz

Miyota 2S60

Case

5 specs
Diameter
46mm
42mm
Thickness
14mm
13.95mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
n/a
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Carbon

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black
n/a

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Swiss High-Torque Quartz
Miyota 2S60

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,550
$525
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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.

ProTek Watches Model PT1015 USMC

Owners widely praise the ProTek Watches Model PT1015 USMC for its exceptional tritium lume and the lightweight feel of its carbon composite case. Reviewers and owners alike highlight its robust, utilitarian design, noting the solid-feeling 60-click bezel with no back-play and the ease of use provided by the screw-down crown's rubber grip. The watch's official USMC designation is considered a cool factor by some. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the ProTek Watches Model PT1015 USMC highly for its rugged build and excellent tritium illumination at its price point.

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