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Glycine Combat Sub VintagevsMarathon GSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic

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Combat Sub Vintage
GlycineCombat Sub Vintage
MSRP $1,750
GSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic
MarathonGSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic
MSRP $2,100

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Combat Sub Vintage42mm
GSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic41mm
Power Reserve
Combat Sub Vintage38h
GSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic40h
Water Resistance
Combat Sub Vintage200m
GSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic300m
MSRP
Combat Sub Vintage$1,750
GSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic$2,100

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Diameter
42mm
41mm
Thickness
12.5mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
200m
300m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
SW200-1
Sellita SW200-1
Power Reserve
38h
40h
Complications
Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,750
$2,100

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What people say

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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.

Marathon GSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic

The Marathon GSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic is widely praised for its legibility, comfort, and exceptional tritium illumination, with reviewers highlighting its utilitarian, military-equipment feel and a 41mm case size considered ideal. Owners appreciate its grippy bezel and the 300 meters of water resistance provided by the screw-down crown, deeming it a solid value for a Swiss-made tool watch. Some owners report quality control issues, with one user needing to warranty two watches, and another notes the GSAR wears taller than other models, leading to occasional bumping. The reliable ETA 2824-A2 movement is a consistent feature. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Marathon GSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic highly for its bright tritium lume and robust, no-nonsense tool watch design.

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