Glycine Men's Combat Sub 46mm Automatic Watch GL0280vsMarathon GSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic

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Men's Combat Sub 46mm Automatic Watch GL0280

GSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic
Diameter
46mm
41mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
48mm
Thickness
10.2mm
lowest
14mm
Water Resistance
300m
300m
MSRP
$515
lowest
$2,500
Movement
Sellita SW200-1
Sellita SW200-1
Case
5 specsCrystal & Dial
1 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
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Owners widely appreciate the Glycine Men's Combat Sub 46mm Automatic Watch GL0280 for its excellent value, with one owner purchasing it for $299.99 and another considering it a great entry-level Swiss Made diver. The watch is noted for its design and wearability, with one owner finding the 46mm case to be large but thinner and lower profile than a 44mm Casio Duro, making it suitable as a weekend beater. Its lume is reported to last longer than a Seiko SKX007's. Some owners find it difficult to source a bracelet for the watch. Overall, owners rate the Glycine Men's Combat Sub 46mm Automatic Watch GL0280 highly for its value and wearability as an affordable Swiss Made diver.
The Marathon GSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic is widely praised as a versatile and well-made tool watch, with reviewers highlighting its legibility, utilitarian build, and comfort. Owners appreciate the tritium gas tubes for exceptional illumination in darkness, a feature noted as superior to some alternatives. The 41mm case size is considered ideal by some, though one owner found it wore tall and bumped on objects. While the watch is generally seen as a solid value for a Swiss-made tool watch, some owners have reported quality control issues requiring warranty service. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Marathon GSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic highly for its robust build and constant legibility from tritium.
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