Marathon TSAR (Tritium Search & Rescue) Diver's QuartzvsTAG Heuer Formula 1 Date

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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

TAG Heuer Formula 1 Date at true scale

Formula 1 Date

Diameter

46mm

41mm

Lug-to-Lug

48mm

n/a

Thickness

14mm

n/a

Water Resistance

300m

highest

200m

MSRP

$1,550

lowest

$1,850

Movement

Swiss High-Torque Quartz

Quartz

Case

7 specs
Diameter
46mm
41mm
Thickness
14mm
n/a
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
n/a
Lug Width
20mm
n/a
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
n/a
RUBBER
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
n/a

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Swiss High-Torque Quartz
n/a
Hacking
No
Yes
Hand-winding
No
Yes
Complications
None
Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,550
$1,850
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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.

TAG Heuer Formula 1 Date

Owners widely consider the TAG Heuer Formula 1 Date a good value quartz watch, durable, low-maintenance, and accurate, suitable as a grab-and-go beater. Some owners find the price point for a quartz TAG Heuer to be too high, while others appreciate its racing history and affordability within the brand. One owner notes the alarm function lacks AM/PM distinction and can be unreliable if set too close to the current time. Overall, owners rate the TAG Heuer Formula 1 Date highly for its durability and value as a quartz daily wearer.

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