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Glycine Combat SubvsMarathon TSAR (Tritium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz

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Combat Sub
GlycineCombat Sub
MSRP $895
TSAR (Tritium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz
MarathonTSAR (Tritium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz
MSRP $1,550

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Combat Sub40mm
TSAR (Tritium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz46mm
Power Reserve
Combat Sub
TSAR (Tritium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz40h
Water Resistance
Combat Sub200m
TSAR (Tritium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz300m
MSRP
Combat Sub$895
TSAR (Tritium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz$1,550

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Diameter
40mm
46mm
Thickness
11.15mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
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
Green
Black
Indices
Applied
Lume
Luminous
None

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
515
Swiss High-Torque Quartz
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
40h
Jewels
1
25
Complications
Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$895
$1,550

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Glycine Combat Sub

The Glycine Combat Sub is widely praised for its exceptional thinness, with multiple sources highlighting its sub-11mm case height and comfortable wearability, even on smaller wrists. Owners appreciate its unique, non-homage aesthetic, refined finishing, and excellent value for money. Specific positive notes include a buttery smooth bezel action, tasteful indices, crisp font, and a matching date wheel. Accuracy is reported to rival COSC standards by one owner, and durability is noted as exceptional. However, some owners report inconsistent power reserve and sub-par lume that is difficult to read in low light. On balance, owners and community members rate the Glycine Combat Sub highly for its slim profile and unique design at an accessible price point.

From video reviewers

The slim case profile and comfortable wearability are praised. The bezel action received criticism for having slight play and a less-than-satisfying click.

Marathon TSAR (Tritium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz

Owners widely praise the Marathon TSAR (Tritium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz for its ISO 6425 certification and practical, everyday wearability, with one owner noting the movement sets and ticks fine with expected quartz accuracy. The bezel and crystal are also described as great. One owner reports the 41mm TSAR wears small and has a field watch aesthetic, while another notes the TSAR Medium, listed at 12mm thick, visually appears thicker. Overall, owners rate the Marathon TSAR (Tritium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz highly for its robust build and practical design.

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