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Marathon TSAR (Tritium Search & Rescue) Diver's QuartzvsZelos Comet 39

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TSAR (Tritium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz
MarathonTSAR (Tritium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz
MSRP $1,550
Comet 39
ZelosComet 39
MSRP $2,499
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.

Zelos Comet 39

Owners widely praise the Zelos Comet 39 for its wearable 39mm size, thin profile under 10mm thanks to its manual-wind Sellita SW215 movement, and its captivating dial with a deep starburst effect. The winding action is described as a joy, and the watch is considered a stunner for its price, blending modern and vintage aesthetics. Some owners note frustration with Zelos's limited production runs leading to quick sell-outs. One owner found the logo childlike, while another experienced strap-rubbing issues with the short lugs, which were resolved with a Milanese bracelet. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Zelos Comet 39 highly for its excellent value and striking dial design.

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
TSAR (Tritium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz46mm
Comet 3939mm
Power Reserve
TSAR (Tritium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz40h
Comet 3940h
Water Resistance
TSAR (Tritium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz300m
Comet 3950m
MSRP
TSAR (Tritium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz$1,550
Comet 39$2,499

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
46mm
39mm
Thickness
14mm
7.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
39mm
Water Resistance
300m
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Black
Tantalum LE

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Swiss High-Torque Quartz
ETA/Peseux 7001
Type
Quartz
Manual

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,550
$2,499
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