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Marathon Arctic OSAR 46mm AutomaticvsGlycine Combat Sub

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Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic
MarathonArctic OSAR 46mm Automatic
MSRP $2,500
Combat Sub
GlycineCombat Sub
MSRP $1,850

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic46mm
Combat Sub36mm
Power Reserve
Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic40h
Combat Sub38h
Water Resistance
Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic300m
Combat Sub300m
MSRP
Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic$2,500
Combat Sub$1,850

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
46mm
36mm
Thickness
13mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.5mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
White
Black
Indices
Applied
Lume
None
Luminous

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW220-1
SW200-1
Power Reserve
40h
38h
Jewels
25
26
Complications
None
Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,500
$1,850

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What people say

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Marathon Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic

Owners widely praise the Marathon Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic for its overbuilt toughness and industrial, instrument-like aesthetic, with some preferring the Arctic dial for legibility. One owner notes the automatic movement may be unnecessary for rough use compared to a quartz option. Reviewers mention the MaraGlo luminous paint and a Sellita SW200-1 automatic movement. Some owners question its rising price and luxury positioning, with one reporting poor lume and movement performance. Overall, owners value the Marathon Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic for its robust build and utilitarian design.

Glycine Combat Sub

The Glycine Combat Sub is widely praised for its excellent value, thin case height (ranging from 10.4mm to 10.8mm), and comfortable wearability due to downward-curving lugs, with owners noting its quality and finishing punch well above its price point. Reviewers and owners consistently highlight its smooth bezel action, crisp font, and a unique aesthetic that avoids being a direct homage. However, criticisms include sub-par lume that is difficult to read in low light and an inconsistent power reserve, with some owners suggesting it may require servicing. Opinions are split on the 42mm size, with some finding it perfect and others preferring a smaller variant. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Glycine Combat Sub highly for its exceptional thinness and quality finishing at its price point.

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