Which is cheaper, the Marathon OSAR-D (Original SAR with Date) Automatic 46mm or the Glycine Combat Sub Vintage?

At MSRP the Glycine Combat Sub Vintage is the cheaper of the two at $1,750, against $2,500 for the Marathon OSAR-D (Original SAR with Date) Automatic 46mm — a $750 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Marathon OSAR-D (Original SAR with Date) Automatic 46mm or the Glycine Combat Sub Vintage?

The Marathon OSAR-D (Original SAR with Date) Automatic 46mm wears larger at 46mm versus 42mm for the Glycine Combat Sub Vintage — a 4mm difference across the dial.

What movement does the Marathon OSAR-D (Original SAR with Date) Automatic 46mm run compared to the Glycine Combat Sub Vintage?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Marathon OSAR-D (Original SAR with Date) Automatic 46mm uses the Sellita SW220-1 and the Glycine Combat Sub Vintage uses the SW200-1.

Side by side

Marathon OSAR-D (Original SAR with Date) Automatic 46mmvsGlycine Combat Sub Vintage

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

Marathon OSAR-D (Original SAR with Date) Automatic 46mm

46mm-original-sar-w-date-on-3-piece-rubber-strap-kit-osar-d

MSRP $2,500

Glycine Combat Sub Vintage

GL0259

MSRP $1,750

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

OSAR-D (Original SAR with Date) Automatic 46mm46mm

Combat Sub Vintage42mm

Power Reserve

OSAR-D (Original SAR with Date) Automatic 46mm40h

Combat Sub Vintage38h

Water Resistance

OSAR-D (Original SAR with Date) Automatic 46mm300m

Combat Sub Vintage200m

MSRP

OSAR-D (Original SAR with Date) Automatic 46mm$2,500

Combat Sub Vintage$1,750

Full specifications

Case

8 specs

Diameter

46mm

42mm

Thickness

13mm

12.5mm

Lug-to-Lug

43.5mm

—

Lug Width

18mm

22mm

Material

316L Stainless Steel

Stainless Steel

Finish

Brushed and polished

—

Water Resistance

300m

200m

Caseback

Solid

—

Crystal & Dial

4 specs

Crystal Shape

Flat

—

AR Coating

Inner

—

Indices

Applied

—

Lume

None

Luminous

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW220-1

SW200-1

Power Reserve

40h

38h

Complications

None

Date

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$2,500

$1,750

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Marathon OSAR-D (Original SAR with Date) Automatic 46mm

The Marathon OSAR-D (Original SAR with Date) Automatic 46mm is widely regarded as a rugged and legible timepiece, featuring a familiar geometric dial with MaraGlo lume and a white dial with applied hour markers that enhance legibility. Owners and reviewers note its 300-meter water resistance and the reliable Swiss-made Sellita SW200-1 automatic movement with improved shock protection. The watch is described as large, thick, and heavy, with some owners finding it comfortable on the wrist while others note its substantial presence, particularly at a table. Overall, owners and reviewers appreciate the Marathon OSAR-D (Original SAR with Date) Automatic 46mm for its rugged build and excellent legibility.

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Glycine Combat Sub Vintage

Owners widely praise the Glycine Combat Sub Vintage for its excellent proportions and slim profile. One owner notes the lume pip on the chapter ring is slightly off-color. The power reserve is reported as inconsistent. Overall, owners rate the Glycine Combat Sub Vintage highly for its value and slim wearability.

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