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Marathon TSAR (Tritium Search & Rescue) Diver's QuartzvsSpinnaker Challenger Automatic

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TSAR (Tritium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz
MarathonTSAR (Tritium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz
MSRP $1,550
Challenger Automatic
SpinnakerChallenger Automatic
MSRP $289

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
TSAR (Tritium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz46mm
Challenger Automatic42mm
Power Reserve
TSAR (Tritium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz40h
Challenger Automatic40h
Water Resistance
TSAR (Tritium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz300m
Challenger Automatic200m
MSRP
TSAR (Tritium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz$1,550
Challenger Automatic$289

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
46mm
42mm
Thickness
14mm
19mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
49.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black
Blue

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Swiss High-Torque Quartz
SII NH35A
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,550
$289

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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.

Spinnaker Challenger Automatic

The Spinnaker Challenger Automatic is widely praised for its fun, playful design, solid build quality, and satisfying bezel action. Owners appreciate the comfortable 42mm DLC-coated case and the thoughtful integration of the Popeye theme, with the character serving as the hour and minute hands. Reviewers note the reliable Seiko NH35 movement and 300m water resistance. Some owners find the blue lume weaker than expected, and the ultra-domed sapphire crystal presents challenges for photography. The thick rubber strap is also cited as difficult to manage. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Spinnaker Challenger Automatic highly for its unique character integration and solid dive watch fundamentals at its price point.

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