Aigi Watches Arctic DivervsGlycine Combat Sub Sport

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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.

Aigi Watches Arctic Diver at true scale

Arctic Diver

Glycine Combat Sub Sport at true scale

Combat Sub Sport

Diameter

41mm

42mm

Lug-to-Lug

46mm

n/a

Thickness

11.9mm

10.4mm

lowest

Water Resistance

200m

200m

Power Reserve

41h

highest

38h

MSRP

$480

lowest

$540

Movement

Seiko NH35

Sellita SW200-1

Case

6 specs
Diameter
41mm
42mm
Thickness
11.95mm
10.45mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
n/a
Lug Width
n/a
22mm
Finish
n/a
n/a
Caseback
n/a
n/a

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH35
Sellita SW200-1
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
41h
38h
Jewels
0
26
Complications
None
Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$480
$540
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Reviews

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

Aigi Watches Arctic Diver

The Aigi Watches ARCTIC DIVER is considered a decent value for its Kickstarter price, featuring a Seiko NH35 movement and 200m water resistance. However, its 41mm case size and 49mm lug-to-lug are described as chunky by some owners, and there are questions about the long-term viability of a Kickstarter brand. Overall, owners view the Aigi Watches ARCTIC DIVER as a solid watch for its price point, with its value proposition being a key draw.

Glycine Combat Sub Sport

Owners widely praise the Glycine Combat Sub Sport for its exceptional value, often found under $400, its solid build with brushed finishing, and its notably thin case profile, with many sources citing dimensions around 10.4mm to 10.8mm, making it comfortable and wearable. Reviewers and owners consistently highlight its unique, non-homage aesthetic and excellent timekeeping, with some reporting accuracy within +1/+2 seconds per day, though one owner noted their Sellita SW200 movement ran at approximately +6 to +9 seconds per day. Some owners dislike the "COMBAT" text on the dial and find the lume sub-par, while others note inconsistent power reserve not always reaching the advertised 42 hours. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Glycine Combat Sub Sport highly for its outstanding value and comfortable, thin wearability.

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