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Marathon TSAR (Tritium Search & Rescue) Diver's QuartzvsVario 1918 Pilot

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TSAR (Tritium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz
MarathonTSAR (Tritium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz
MSRP $1,550
1918 Pilot
Vario1918 Pilot
MSRP $388

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
TSAR (Tritium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz46mm
1918 Pilot40mm
Power Reserve
TSAR (Tritium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz40h
1918 Pilot40h
Water Resistance
TSAR (Tritium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz300m
1918 Pilot50m
MSRP
TSAR (Tritium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz$1,550
1918 Pilot$388

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Pilot
Diameter
46mm
40mm
Thickness
14mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
45mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Water Resistance
300m
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Black
White

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Swiss High-Torque Quartz
Miyota 8N33
Type
Quartz
Manual

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,550
$388

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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.

Vario 1918 Pilot

The Vario 1918 Pilot is praised for its classy, unique, and beautifully done vintage theme, especially its 45-degree tilted enamel dial and cathedral hands, offered at a bargain price. Owners note the Miyota 8N33 hand-wound movement with over 40 hours of power reserve and C3 lume. Some find the 40mm size a bit small for larger wrists, and the Vario logo is occasionally seen as out of place. The tilted dial is impractical for right-wrist wear, and one owner reported disappointment with the movement's loudness. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vario 1918 Pilot well for its unique dial execution and vintage aesthetic at an accessible price point.

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