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Glycine Airman SST GMTvsMarathon GSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic

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Airman SST GMT
GlycineAirman SST GMT
MSRP $3,400
GSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic
MarathonGSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic
MSRP $2,100

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Airman SST GMT43mm
GSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic41mm
Power Reserve
Airman SST GMT48h
GSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic40h
Water Resistance
Airman SST GMT200m
GSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic300m
MSRP
Airman SST GMT$3,400
GSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic$2,100

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
GMT
Diver
Diameter
43mm
41mm
Thickness
11.6mm
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
Grey
Anthracite
Indices
Applied
Lume
Luminous
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
SW330-2
Sellita SW200-1
Power Reserve
48h
40h
Complications
GMT, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,400
$2,100

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Glycine Airman SST GMT

Owners praise the Glycine Airman SST GMT for its comfortable wear, good build quality, accuracy, lume, and historical significance. The 24-hour dial and compressor-style GMT ring are noted as great features. One owner found the Sellita SW330 movement authentic, though expected Glycine branding on the rotor. The dial is considered busy, and one owner experienced the watch stopping after a day on a winder with a rattling rotor, suggesting service. On balance, owners rate the Glycine Airman SST GMT highly for its comfortable wear and historical significance.

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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