Marathon TSAR (Tritium Search & Rescue) Diver's QuartzvsTraser P65 Tactical Mission Titanium

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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

Traser P65 Tactical Mission Titanium at true scale

P65 Tactical Mission Titanium

Diameter

46mm

43mm

Lug-to-Lug

48mm

n/a

Thickness

14mm

n/a

Water Resistance

300m

highest

200m

MSRP

$1,550

$695

lowest

Movement

Swiss High-Torque Quartz

Quartz

Case

6 specs
Diameter
46mm
43mm
Thickness
14mm
n/a
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
n/a
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Titanium
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black
n/a

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Swiss High-Torque Quartz
n/a

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,550
$695
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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.

Traser P65 Tactical Mission Titanium

The Traser P65 Tactical Mission Titanium is noted for its titanium construction and 43mm case size, which wears smaller than expected. Reviewers mention its 200m water resistance and distinctive trigalight illumination, including an orange 12 o'clock marker. Some owners are very happy with their purchase, noting a price of $150. However, one reviewer suggests a more elevated quartz movement would be preferred over the standard Ronda 715, and criticizes the bracelet's rigidity and clasp design. Another owner states the plastic case and bezel give the watch a cheap appearance. On balance, owners and reviewers find the Traser P65 Tactical Mission Titanium to be a well-built titanium watch with good water resistance and unique illumination, though some express reservations about the movement and case material.

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