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Sinn 856 S UTCvsGlycine Combat Sub Sport

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Sinn 856 S UTC

Owners widely praise the Sinn 856 S UTC for its legibility, robust build, and versatile wearability as an everyday and business-casual timepiece. The watch is frequently chosen for its adventurous UTC functionality and durability features, including tegimentation, anti-magnetism, and humidity protection, making it suitable for frequent travel. One owner reports accuracy of approximately -10 seconds per day. On balance, owners rate the Sinn 856 S UTC highly for its practical functionality and rugged construction.

Glycine Combat Sub Sport

Owners widely praise the Glycine Combat Sub Sport for its exceptional thinness, with multiple sources noting profiles between 10.4mm and 11mm, comfortable wearability on a variety of wrist sizes due to its proportions and contoured lugs, and its value, especially when found under $400. Some owners highlight its refined finishing and unique, non-homage design, while others appreciate its ruggedness and durability, with one noting PVD coating remained flawless after three years of heavy use. Accuracy figures range from excellent, with one owner reporting only 2 seconds lost per day, to inconsistent power reserve and occasional reported issues with the movement and stem. The lume is described as subpar by some, though one owner found it marginally better than a Seiko SKX007. Reservations are occasionally raised regarding warranty service and the use of folded end links on the bracelet.

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
856 S UTC40mm
Combat Sub Sport39mm
Power Reserve
856 S UTC38h
Combat Sub Sport38h
Water Resistance
856 S UTC200m
Combat Sub Sport300m
MSRP
856 S UTC$2,938
Combat Sub Sport$1,850

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Tool
Diver
Diameter
40mm
39mm
Thickness
11mm
11.2mm
Finish
black
Water Resistance
200m
300m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Underside
Lume
Luminescent
Luminous

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
SW 330-1
Sellita SW200-1
Jewels
25
26
Complications
GMT, Date
Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,938
$1,850
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