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Glycine Combat Sub Chronograph SportvsMarathon MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz

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Combat Sub Chronograph Sport
GlycineCombat Sub Chronograph Sport
MSRP $1,295
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz
MarathonMSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz
MSRP $1,450

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Combat Sub Chronograph Sport43mm
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz36mm
Power Reserve
Combat Sub Chronograph Sport
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz40h
Water Resistance
Combat Sub Chronograph Sport200m
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz300m
MSRP
Combat Sub Chronograph Sport$1,295
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz$1,450

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Diameter
43mm
36mm
Thickness
12mm
18mm
Lug Width
22mm
18mm
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
Indices
Applied
Lume
Luminous
None

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
5040.D
Swiss High-Torque Quartz
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
40h
Jewels
13
25
Complications
Date, Chronograph
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,295
$1,450

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What people say

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Glycine Combat Sub Chronograph Sport

Owners widely praise the Glycine Combat Sub Chronograph Sport for its exceptional value as a Swiss automatic diver, highlighting its refined finishing, thin profile at around 10.4-10.8mm, and accurate movements. The watch is noted for its comfortable wearability, with downward-curving lugs on the 42mm case making it wear smaller than its dimensions suggest, and its unique aesthetic is appreciated for avoiding homage designs. Some owners dislike the "COMBAT" text on the dial and find the original strap or bracelet to be lacking, though it is considered a versatile "strap monster." The lume is described as sub-par by one owner, and another noted an inconsistent power reserve. There is a design critique regarding the date window placement, with one owner calling it a significant flaw while another finds it acceptable due to its alignment with the crown.

Marathon MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz

Owners widely praise the Marathon MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz for its tool-like aesthetic, bright tritium lume, and satisfying bezel action, making it enjoyable to handle and use. One owner finds the 36mm case comfortable after an initial adjustment period, while another reports accuracy within a few seconds of atomic time. On balance, owners rate the Marathon MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz highly for its superb value and enjoyable tool-watch characteristics.

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