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Glycine Airman PuristvsMarathon Jeep Rubicon GSAR

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Airman Purist
GlycineAirman Purist
MSRP $2,700
Jeep Rubicon GSAR
MarathonJeep Rubicon GSAR
MSRP $2,100

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Airman Purist42mm
Jeep Rubicon GSAR41mm
Power Reserve
Airman Purist48h
Jeep Rubicon GSAR40h
Water Resistance
Airman Purist100m
Jeep Rubicon GSAR300m
MSRP
Airman Purist$2,700
Jeep Rubicon GSAR$2,100

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
GMT
Diver
Diameter
42mm
41mm
Thickness
12mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
300m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
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
$2,700
$2,100

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What people say

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Glycine Airman Purist

Owners widely praise the Glycine Airman Purist's 39mm case size as ideal, noting it wears well, while some prefer the 36mm variant. The 24-hour dial is an engaging feature that proves easy to adapt to, particularly for those familiar with 24-hour timekeeping. Readability is a point of discussion; while some contemporary models feature stealthy, difficult-to-read hands and bezels, others, especially vintage versions and the white-dial GL0376, offer good contrast and legibility. On balance, owners appreciate the Glycine Airman Purist for its comfortable wearability and unique 24-hour dial experience, despite some legibility concerns on specific configurations.

Marathon Jeep Rubicon GSAR

The Marathon Jeep Rubicon GSAR is widely praised as a rugged, high-quality tool watch that successfully blends Jeep branding with Marathon's functional heritage, featuring a unique dial with tritium illumination and an automatic Sellita SW200-1 movement. Owners appreciate its satisfying bezel action and durable build, making it a reliable daily wear that pairs well with Jeep's rugged image. However, some find the Jeep logo to be corporate and out of place with Marathon's austere design ethos, while one owner notes that second-hand examples can show wear on the bezel. The watch is priced at $1,500 USD. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Marathon Jeep Rubicon GSAR highly for its robust construction and distinctive tritium lume, which are considered its strongest assets.

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