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Marathon TSAR (Tritium Search & Rescue) Diver's QuartzvsVario Empire Art Nouveau Handwound

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TSAR (Tritium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz
MarathonTSAR (Tritium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz
MSRP $1,550
Empire Art Nouveau Handwound
VarioEmpire Art Nouveau Handwound
MSRP $888

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
TSAR (Tritium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz46mm
Empire Art Nouveau Handwound38mm
Power Reserve
TSAR (Tritium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz40h
Empire Art Nouveau Handwound40h
Water Resistance
TSAR (Tritium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz300m
Empire Art Nouveau Handwound50m
MSRP
TSAR (Tritium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz$1,550
Empire Art Nouveau Handwound$888

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
46mm
38mm
Thickness
14mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
38mm
Water Resistance
300m
50m

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Swiss High-Torque Quartz
Miyota 6T33
Type
Quartz
Manual

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,550
$888

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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 Empire Art Nouveau Handwound

Owners widely praise the Vario Empire Art Nouveau Handwound for its detailed, multi-layered dial featuring applied numerals and guilloche patterns, its elegant Art Deco-inspired design, and the enjoyable winding feel of the Miyota 6T33 handwound movement, often visible through an exhibition case back. The 38mm case size is considered a positive by many, and the included leather strap is noted for its comfort and quality. Some owners find the differing fonts on the sub-dials and perimeter less appealing, and the absence of a constant seconds sub-dial is flagged as a drawback. On balance, owners rate the Vario Empire Art Nouveau Handwound highly for its distinctive Art Deco styling and detailed dial at its price point.

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