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Glycine Airman PuristvsMarathon MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic

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Airman Purist
GlycineAirman Purist
MSRP $2,750
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic
MarathonMSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic
MSRP $1,800

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Airman Purist44mm
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic36mm
Power Reserve
Airman Purist48h
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic40h
Water Resistance
Airman Purist100m
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic300m
MSRP
Airman Purist$2,750
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic$1,800

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
GMT
Diver
Diameter
44mm
36mm
Thickness
12mm
18mm
Lug Width
22mm
18mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
300m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Blue
White
Indices
Applied
Lume
Luminous
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
SW330-2
Sellita SW200-1
Power Reserve
48h
40h
Jewels
21
25
Complications
Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,750
$1,800

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What people say

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Glycine Airman Purist

Owners widely praise the Glycine Airman Purist for its attractive appearance and comfortable wearability, with the 24-hour dial proving easy to adapt to for many. Some models feature high-contrast hands and lumed dials that offer excellent visibility, though certain stealth designs are criticized for poor legibility. The case back on contemporary models is noted as being easier to open for regulation. Overall, owners rate the Glycine Airman Purist highly for its appealing design and user-friendly 24-hour dial.

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.

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