Marathon TSAR (Tritium Search & Rescue) Diver's QuartzvsScurfa Diver One D1-500 Titanium Light Blue 2021

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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

Scurfa Diver One D1-500 Titanium Light Blue 2021 at true scale

Diver One D1-500 Titanium Light Blue 2021

Diameter

46mm

40mm

Lug-to-Lug

48mm

47.7mm

lowest

Thickness

14mm

lowest

14.4mm

Water Resistance

300m

500m

highest

MSRP

$1,550

$249

lowest

Movement

Swiss High-Torque Quartz

Ronda 715SM

Case

5 specs
Diameter
46mm
40mm
Thickness
14mm
14.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
47.7mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Titanium
Water Resistance
300m
500m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black
n/a

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Swiss High-Torque Quartz
Ronda 715SM

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,550
$249
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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.

Scurfa Diver One D1-500 Titanium Light Blue 2021

Owners widely praise the Scurfa Diver One D1-500 for its legible dial, robust 40mm case ideal for everyday wear, and exceptional lume. Reviewers highlight its precise 120-click bezel, scratch-resistant sapphire crystal, and the practical, durable Ronda 715SM quartz movement. One owner notes the aluminum bezel offers a welcome color variation. Some owners report the watch feels higher quality than its price point suggests, with one owner disliking the logo. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Scurfa Diver One D1-500 highly for its tool-like legibility and build quality at the price.

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