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Glycine Men's Combat Field 40mm Automatic Watch GL0578vsMarathon MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic

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Glycine Men's Combat Field 40mm Automatic Watch GL0578

Owners widely praise the Glycine Men's for its exceptional value, noting its thin 10.6mm case and smooth Sellita movement winding action. The finishing, accuracy, and overall movement quality are considered superior to comparable automatic dive watches under $400, with one owner stating no other watch in that price range matches it. The original strap is typically replaced due to its subpar quality. On balance, owners rate the Glycine Men's highly for its excellent build quality and finishing at the price point.

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

The Marathon MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic is lauded for its utilitarian, no-nonsense design, exceptional tritium lume for visibility, and comfortable 41mm wearability. Reviewers highlight its robust build, meeting ISO 6425 dive watch standards and approved for military use, demonstrating durability during demanding activities. One reviewer notes the stock rubber strap requires modification for a proper fit. Overall, reviewers rate the Marathon MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic highly for its focus on utility and ruggedness at its price point.

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Men's Combat Field 40mm Automatic Watch GL057840mm
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic36mm
Power Reserve
Men's Combat Field 40mm Automatic Watch GL0578
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic
Water Resistance
Men's Combat Field 40mm Automatic Watch GL0578100m
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic300m
MSRP
Men's Combat Field 40mm Automatic Watch GL0578$700
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic$1,800

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Diameter
40mm
36mm
Thickness
11.4mm
18mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
Lug Width
0mm
18mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
300m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
White

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$700
$1,800
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