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Marathon TSAR (Tritium Search & Rescue) Diver's QuartzvsVaer C5 Recon Field Solar

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TSAR (Tritium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz
MarathonTSAR (Tritium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz
MSRP $1,550
C5 Recon Field Solar
VaerC5 Recon Field Solar
MSRP $329

At a glance

7 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
TSAR (Tritium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz46mm
C5 Recon Field Solar40mm
Power Reserve
TSAR (Tritium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz40h
C5 Recon Field Solar40h
Water Resistance
TSAR (Tritium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz300m
C5 Recon Field Solar100m
MSRP
TSAR (Tritium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz$1,550
C5 Recon Field Solar$329

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Diver
Field
Diameter
46mm
40mm
Thickness
14mm
10.4mm
Water Resistance
300m
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Swiss High-Torque Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,550
$329

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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.

Vaer C5 Recon Field Solar

Owners widely praise the Vaer C5 Recon Field Solar for its robust build, bright C3 SuperLuminova lume, and solar charging capabilities, with one owner preferring its greater water resistance. Some owners report issues with hand alignment and second hand accuracy, though Vaer's customer service is noted for responsiveness with exchanges or refunds. One owner mentioned spring bar holes being close to the edge, a point of QC discussion. On balance, owners appreciate the Vaer C5 Recon Field Solar for its solar charging and robust build, despite occasional reports of minor alignment issues.

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