Aigi Watches GruvebusvsGlycine 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 Gruvebus at true scale

Gruvebus

Glycine Combat Sub Sport at true scale

Combat Sub Sport

Diameter

40mm

42mm

Thickness

12.3mm

10.4mm

lowest

Water Resistance

200m

200m

Power Reserve

n/a

38h

MSRP

$1,095

$540

lowest

Movement

Sellita SW200-1

Sellita SW200-1

Case

6 specs
Diameter
40mm
42mm
Thickness
12.3mm
10.45mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
n/a
Lug Width
20mm
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
black
n/a
Indices
n/a
n/a
Lume
None
Luminous

Movement

4 specs
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
0h
38h
Jewels
0
26
Complications
None
Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,095
$540
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Reviews

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Aigi Watches Gruvebus

Owners widely praise the Aigi Watches GRUVEBUS for its legibility and the unique coal-pressed dial motif, with some comparing its character to Grand Seiko. The watch features GTLS tubes for luminescence and a hardened steel 40mm case, powered by a Sellita SW200-1 automatic movement and offering 200m water resistance. Some owners report receiving the watch with a Miyota 9015 movement upgrade. One owner notes the Jubilee-style bracelet as a luxurious touch for a tool watch, while another finds the 40mm case size and 49mm lug-to-lug measurement to be chunky. On balance, owners and reviewers find the Aigi Watches GRUVEBUS to be a decent tool watch for its price, with its unique dial and legibility being key strengths.

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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