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Marathon TSAR (Tritium Search & Rescue) Diver's QuartzvsGrand Seiko SBGD228

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TSAR (Tritium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz
MarathonTSAR (Tritium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz
MSRP $1,550
SBGD228
Grand SeikoSBGD228
MSRP $273,000

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
TSAR (Tritium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz46mm
SBGD22844.5mm
Power Reserve
TSAR (Tritium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz40h
SBGD228192h
Water Resistance
TSAR (Tritium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz300m
SBGD228100m
MSRP
TSAR (Tritium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz$1,550
SBGD228$273,000

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Chronograph
Diameter
46mm
44.5mm
Thickness
14mm
14.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
52mm
Lug Width
20mm
23mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Gold
Water Resistance
300m
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Swiss High-Torque Quartz
9R01
Type
Quartz
Spring Drive
Power Reserve
40h
192h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,550
$273,000

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What people say

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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.

Grand Seiko SBGD228

The Grand Seiko SBGD228 is a limited edition luxury watch featuring a rose gold case, a red mother-of-pearl dial with garnets and diamonds, and the 8-day Spring Drive Caliber 9R01, noted for its accuracy of ±10 seconds per month. Owners are divided on its aesthetic, with some finding it stunning and elegant, while others consider it too "bling" and gaudy, though all acknowledge it is eye-catching. On balance, owners and reviewers acknowledge the Grand Seiko SBGD228's striking and opulent design, supported by its exclusive movement and luxurious materials.

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