Alsta NautoscaphvsGlycine 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.

Alsta Nautoscaph at true scale

Nautoscaph

Glycine Combat Sub Sport at true scale

Combat Sub Sport

Diameter

40mm

39mm

Lug-to-Lug

51.3mm

n/a

Thickness

16.2mm

11.2mm

lowest

Water Resistance

300m

300m

Power Reserve

41h

41h

MSRP

$695

$540

lowest

Movement

Seiko NH35

Sellita SW200-1

Case

5 specs
Diameter
40mm
39mm
Thickness
16.2mm
11.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
51.3mm
n/a
Lug Width
n/a
n/a
Material
Bronze
Brass

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH35
Sellita SW200-1

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$695
$540
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Reviews

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

Alsta Nautoscaph

Owners widely praise the Alsta Nautoscaph for its vintage-inspired design, cinematic appearances in films like "Jaws" and "Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas," and its "70s cool" aesthetic. Reviewers note its contrasting case finishes and functional, lumed dial, though the absence of a lumed numeral at 3 o'clock due to the date window is a minor drawback. One reviewer flags the watch's 15.1mm thickness and poor bracelet execution as significant issues, deeming it a "colossal failure" at its price point, while another owner suggests it is egregiously overpriced at MSRP but a fun summer piece in the $500-600 range. On balance, owners and reviewers are divided on the Alsta Nautoscaph's value and wearability, with its aesthetic appeal and cinematic provenance being its strongest selling points.

Glycine Combat Sub Sport

Owners widely praise the Glycine Men's Combat Sub Sport 39mm Automatic Watch for its solid build, clean design, and Swiss origin, with many finding it a great value, especially at prices around $350. The 39mm case size is frequently highlighted as a positive, though some owners feel it is better suited for smaller wrists or regret not getting this size. Accuracy is reported around +3 seconds per day, and the bezel action is noted as having a satisfying click. One owner considers the Glycine Men's Combat Sub Sport 39mm Automatic Watch an underrated option, with its thin case and 300m water resistance contributing to its appeal. On balance, owners rate the Glycine Men's Combat Sub Sport 39mm Automatic Watch highly for its value and wearability at the price point.