Which is cheaper, the Marathon Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic or the Glycine Combat Sub Sport GMT Bronze?

At MSRP the Marathon Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic is the cheaper of the two at $1,200, against $2,995 for the Glycine Combat Sub Sport GMT Bronze — a $1,795 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Marathon Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic or the Glycine Combat Sub Sport GMT Bronze?

The Glycine Combat Sub Sport GMT Bronze wears larger at 42mm versus 36mm for the Marathon Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic — a 6mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Marathon Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic or the Glycine Combat Sub Sport GMT Bronze?

The Marathon Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic is rated to 300m versus 200m for the Glycine Combat Sub Sport GMT Bronze.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Marathon Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic or the Glycine Combat Sub Sport GMT Bronze?

The Glycine Combat Sub Sport GMT Bronze carries a 48-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Marathon Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic.

What movement does the Marathon Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic run compared to the Glycine Combat Sub Sport GMT Bronze?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Marathon Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic uses the Sellita SW220-1 and the Glycine Combat Sub Sport GMT Bronze uses the SW330-2.

Side by side

Marathon Arctic OSAR 36mm AutomaticvsGlycine Combat Sub Sport GMT Bronze

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Marathon Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic

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MSRP $1,200

Glycine Combat Sub Sport GMT Bronze

GL0321

MSRP $2,995

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic36mm

Combat Sub Sport GMT Bronze42mm

Power Reserve

Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic40h

Combat Sub Sport GMT Bronze48h

Water Resistance

Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic300m

Combat Sub Sport GMT Bronze200m

MSRP

Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic$1,200

Combat Sub Sport GMT Bronze$2,995

Full specifications

Case

9 specs

Crystal & Dial

5 specs

Crystal Shape

Flat

—

AR Coating

Inner

—

Dial Color

White

Blue

Indices

Applied

—

Lume

None

Luminous

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW220-1

SW330-2

Power Reserve

40h

48h

Complications

None

GMT, Date

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,200

$2,995

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Marathon Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic

The Marathon Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic is noted for its non-tritium dial option, though some owners prefer the 1-12 numeral layout found on other models. One owner found the 36mm size too small for their wrist. Overall, owners appreciate the Marathon Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic for its non-tritium dial option.

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Glycine Combat Sub Sport GMT Bronze

Owners report the Glycine Combat Sub Sport GMT Bronze offers a unique aesthetic and remarkable value, often found at significant discounts. One owner notes difficulty matching straps with the bronze dial and that seawater exposure can cause rapid, undesirable patina, suggesting regular cleaning mitigates issues. Another owner flags sub-par lume that is difficult to read at night and an inconsistent power reserve that may not reach the advertised 42 hours. On balance, owners value the Glycine Combat Sub Sport GMT Bronze for its unique aesthetic and strong value proposition, though lume and power reserve performance are noted concerns.

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