Glycine Men's Combat Sub Bronze 42mm Automatic Watch GL0545vsMarathon GSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Glycine Men's Combat Sub Bronze 42mm Automatic Watch GL0545 at true scale

Men's Combat Sub Bronze 42mm Automatic Watch GL0545

Marathon GSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic at true scale

GSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic

Diameter

42mm

41mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

48mm

Thickness

n/a

14mm

Water Resistance

200m

300m

highest

MSRP

$615

lowest

$2,500

Movement

Sellita SW200-1

Sellita SW200-1

Case

6 specs
Diameter
42mm
41mm
Thickness
n/a
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
48mm
Lug Width
n/a
20mm
Material
Bronze
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
300m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
n/a
Anthracite

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$615
$2,500
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Reviews

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Glycine Men's Combat Sub Bronze 42mm Automatic Watch GL0545

The Glycine Men's Combat Sub Bronze 42mm Automatic Watch GL0545 is praised for its solid construction and comfortable wearability, with owners highlighting its slim 10.4mm thickness and inward-curving lugs, which contribute to good wearability even on smaller wrists. The bronze case is noted for its appearance, though one owner observed less patination than expected despite ocean exposure, while also finding the 42mm case size large. The lume is reported to last longer than a Seiko SKX007, though its visibility after 15 minutes is less pronounced, and one owner noted slightly underapplied lume at the 6 o'clock position. The watch is available at prices ranging from $300 to over $1000. Overall, owners rate the Glycine Men's Combat Sub Bronze 42mm Automatic Watch GL0545 highly for its comfortable wearability and solid construction at a good price point.

Marathon GSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic

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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