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Sinn 936 SvsGlycine Combat Sub

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

936 S
Sinn936 S
MSRP $4,482
What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Sinn 936 S

The Sinn 936 S is lauded for its purposeful bicompax dial, scratch-resistant TEGIMENT-hardened black-coated case, and the in-house SZ05 movement. Reviewers highlight its 60-minute register for immediate readability and 100 meters of water resistance with pushers operable underwater, along with 1,000 gauss anti-magnetism. At 43mm and 15mm thick, its size is noted as large, and the price is €4,150. One reviewer expressed a desire for a re-engineered bracelet from Sinn, considering it a brand weakness. Overall, reviewers rate the Sinn 936 S highly for its focused chronograph purpose and robust specifications at its price point.

From video reviewers

The high visibility dial design is a consensus strength. The lume brightness was noted as limited. Reviewers disagreed on the necessity of the date display.

Glycine Combat Sub

Owners widely praise the Glycine Combat Sub for its exceptional thinness, with many noting its 10.4mm to 10.8mm profile for a diver, perfect proportions, and solid build quality that offers significant value, especially at discounted prices. Its unique aesthetic is appreciated for avoiding homage looks, and the lug design contributes to a smaller perceived wear size despite its 42mm case. Some owners report an inconsistent power reserve and sub-par lume that can be difficult to read at night, while one owner noted a slightly off-color lume pip on the chapter ring. Overall, owners rate the Glycine Combat Sub highly for its refined feel, slim profile, and value proposition.

From video reviewers

The Glycine Combat Sub offers good value at its price point, with reviewers highlighting its attractive design and comfortable wear. However, multiple reviewers noted areas where cost-saving measures are apparent in the build quality.

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
936 S43mm
Combat Sub42mm
Power Reserve
936 S38h
Combat Sub38h
Water Resistance
936 S100m
Combat Sub200m
MSRP
936 S$4,482
Combat Sub$1,850

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Tool
Diver
Diameter
43mm
42mm
Thickness
15mm
10.45mm
Finish
black
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Underside
Lume
Luminescent
Luminous

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Sinn SZ05
Sellita SW200-1
Complications
Date, Chronograph
Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$4,482
$1,850
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