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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 $895

At a glance

20 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic46mm
Combat Sub40mm
Power Reserve
Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic40h
Combat Sub
Water Resistance
Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic300m
Combat Sub200m
MSRP
Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic$2,500
Combat Sub$895

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Diameter
46mm
40mm
Thickness
13mm
11.15mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.5mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
300m
200m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW220-1
515
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
40h
Jewels
25
1
Complications
None
Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,500
$895

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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 exceptional thinness, with multiple sources highlighting its sub-11mm case height and comfortable wearability, even on smaller wrists. Owners appreciate its unique, non-homage aesthetic, refined finishing, and excellent value for money. Specific positive notes include a buttery smooth bezel action, tasteful indices, crisp font, and a matching date wheel. Accuracy is reported to rival COSC standards by one owner, and durability is noted as exceptional. However, some owners report inconsistent power reserve and sub-par lume that is difficult to read in low light. On balance, owners and community members rate the Glycine Combat Sub highly for its slim profile and unique design at an accessible price point.

From video reviewers

The slim case profile and comfortable wearability are praised. The bezel action received criticism for having slight play and a less-than-satisfying click.

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