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Marathon TSAR (Tritium Search & Rescue) Diver's QuartzvsGrand Seiko SBGX261

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TSAR (Tritium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz
MarathonTSAR (Tritium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz
MSRP $1,550
SBGX261
Grand SeikoSBGX261
MSRP $2,700

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
TSAR (Tritium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz46mm
SBGX26137mm
Power Reserve
TSAR (Tritium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz40h
SBGX26140h
Water Resistance
TSAR (Tritium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz300m
SBGX261100m
MSRP
TSAR (Tritium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz$1,550
SBGX261$2,700

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
46mm
37mm
Thickness
14mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
44.6mm
Lug Width
20mm
19mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Swiss High-Torque Quartz
9F62

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,550
$2,700

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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 SBGX261

Owners widely praise the Grand Seiko SBGX261 for its exceptional finishing, rivaling mechanical watches, and the high-precision, hand-assembled 9F quartz movement, noted for its accuracy within 10 seconds per year. The 37mm case size and versatile design are frequently highlighted as key strengths, making it a comfortable and stylish everyday watch. However, the bracelet's lack of micro-adjustments and taper is a recurring criticism, and one owner notes the second hand's inconsistent alignment with markers. On balance, owners rate the Grand Seiko SBGX261 highly for its superb finishing and the technical prowess of its 9F quartz movement at its price point.

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