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Glycine Combat 6 VintagevsMarathon GSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic

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Combat 6 Vintage
GlycineCombat 6 Vintage
MSRP $1,350
GSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic
MarathonGSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic
MSRP $2,100

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Combat 6 Vintage43mm
GSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic41mm
Power Reserve
Combat 6 Vintage38h
GSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic40h
Water Resistance
Combat 6 Vintage50m
GSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic300m
MSRP
Combat 6 Vintage$1,350
GSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic$2,100

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Field
Diver
Diameter
43mm
41mm
Thickness
10.7mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
50m
300m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,350
$2,100

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What people say

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Glycine Combat 6 Vintage

Owners widely praise the Glycine Combat 6 Vintage for its legibility, simple design, and versatile dial. The case finishing is noted as a strong point, with a mix of matte and polished surfaces. It is considered a great value, with one owner reporting accuracy of +5 seconds per day. The watch is described as very wearable at 43mm due to its slim 10.7mm thickness and short lugs. Criticisms include average lume that fades quickly and a mediocre stock strap. Some owners desire a beefier case to better balance the dial. Overall, owners rate the Glycine Combat 6 Vintage highly for its excellent value and wearable dimensions.

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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