AETHELSOHN Meridian GMTvsGlycine Combat Sub

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

AETHELSOHN Meridian GMT at true scale

Meridian GMT

Glycine Combat Sub at true scale

Combat Sub

Diameter

38mm

40mm

Lug-to-Lug

45.5mm

n/a

Thickness

13.2mm

11.2mm

lowest

Water Resistance

100m

200m

highest

MSRP

$159

lowest

$225

Movement

Ronda 515

515

Case

8 specs
Category
GMT
Diver
Diameter
38mm
40mm
Thickness
13.21mm
11.15mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.5mm
n/a
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Finish
n/a
n/a
Water Resistance
100m
200m
Caseback
n/a
n/a

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
n/a
n/a
AR Coating
n/a
n/a
Dial Color
n/a
Green
Indices
n/a
n/a
Lume
None
Luminous

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Ronda 515
515
Beat Rate
0 vph
n/a
Power Reserve
0h
n/a
Jewels
0
1
Complications
None
Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$159
$225
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Reviews

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

AETHELSOHN Meridian GMT

Owners praise the AETHELSOHN Meridian GMT Watch for its detailed dial and value at $109, with one noting the beige Super-LumiNova provides a vintage look. Some find the bracelet underwhelming and the lume "pathetic," while others mention the on-the-fly adjustment can be stiff. The AETHELSOHN Meridian GMT Watch uses a quartz Ronda 515 movement with a caller-style GMT function where the 24-hour hand is independently adjustable. On balance, owners and reviewers find the AETHELSOHN Meridian GMT Watch a handsome and well-priced option, particularly for its dial details.

Glycine Combat Sub

Owners widely praise the Glycine Combat Sub for its slim profile, with multiple sources noting thicknesses around 10.4mm to 10.8mm, and its well-proportioned, non-homage design that wears comfortably. Reviewers and owners consistently highlight its exceptional value and quality for the price, with one owner reporting accuracy rivaling COSC standards and exceptional durability. The bezel action is described as buttery smooth, and the dial features tasteful indices and crisp fonts, with one specific gold and blue variant lauded for its refined aesthetic. However, multiple sources flag the lume as sub-par and difficult to read at night, and some owners note inconsistent power reserve. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Glycine Combat Sub highly for its exceptional value and slim, comfortable wearability.

From video reviewers

The slim case profile and comfortable wearability are praised. The bezel action received criticism for having slight play and a less-than-satisfying click.

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