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Marathon TSAR (Tritium Search & Rescue) Diver's QuartzvsGrand Seiko SLGA019

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TSAR (Tritium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz
MarathonTSAR (Tritium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz
MSRP $1,550
SLGA019
Grand SeikoSLGA019
MSRP $11,000

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
TSAR (Tritium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz46mm
SLGA01940mm
Power Reserve
TSAR (Tritium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz40h
SLGA019120h
Water Resistance
TSAR (Tritium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz300m
SLGA019100m
MSRP
TSAR (Tritium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz$1,550
SLGA019$11,000

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
46mm
40mm
Thickness
14mm
11.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
47.9mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Titanium
Water Resistance
300m
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Swiss High-Torque Quartz
9RA2
Type
Quartz
Spring Drive
Power Reserve
40h
120h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,550
$11,000

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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 SLGA019

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Grand Seiko SLGA019 for its stunning "Minamo" dial, inspired by Lake Suwa, with its intricate texture and finishing. The Evolution 9 case, constructed from lightweight Grade 5 titanium, is lauded for its refinement and comfortable wearability. The 9RA2 Spring Drive movement is noted for exceptional accuracy, with one owner documenting a loss of only 0.5 seconds in a week. However, some criticism is directed at the bracelet's lack of micro-adjustment and its pin-and-collar system, and the movement's finishing is described as somewhat plain. The retail price is also flagged as high. Overall, the consensus is that the Grand Seiko SLGA019 is a highly refined and accurate watch, with its dial and comfortable titanium case being the primary reasons for its strong reception.

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