Aquastar Deepstar III Chronograph (Handaufzug)vsGlycine Combat Sub Sport

Deepstar III Chronograph (Handaufzug)
AquastarDeepstar III Chronograph (Handaufzug)

Ref. aquastar-deepstar-iii-chronograph-handaufzug-de·MSRP $2,790

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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.

Aquastar Deepstar III Chronograph (Handaufzug) at true scale

Deepstar III Chronograph (Handaufzug)

Glycine Combat Sub Sport at true scale

Combat Sub Sport

Diameter

39mm

39mm

Lug-to-Lug

49mm

n/a

Thickness

14mm

11.2mm

lowest

Water Resistance

200m

300m

highest

Power Reserve

55h

highest

41h

MSRP

$2,790

$540

lowest

Movement

Manual

Sellita SW200-1

Case

4 specs
Thickness
14mm
11.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
n/a
Material
Stainless Steel
Brass
Water Resistance
200m
300m

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
n/a
Sellita SW200-1
Type
Manual
Automatic
Power Reserve
55h
41h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,790
$540
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Reviews

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

Aquastar Deepstar III Chronograph (Handaufzug)

Owners widely praise the Aquastar Deepstar III Chronograph (Handaufzug) for its excellent finishing, jewel-like dial, and smooth, crisp chronograph pushers. Reviewers note its robust construction and instrument-like presence, with a patented bidirectional bezel. Some owners find the 39mm case size spot on, wearing appropriately due to its long lugs, while others note the watch can wear large due to its thickness and lug-to-lug distance. The manual-wind movement is praised for a thinner case, though the screw-down crown on a manual-wind watch is seen as an unnecessary annoyance by some. On balance, owners and reviewers find the Aquastar Deepstar III Chronograph (Handaufzug) a well-executed vintage-inspired instrument, with its finishing and dial layout being key highlights.

Glycine Combat Sub Sport

Owners widely praise the Glycine Men's Combat Sub Sport 39mm Automatic Watch for its solid build, value, and wearability, with many regretting not opting for the 39mm size. Reviewers and owners alike highlight its clean dial, Swiss origin, and thin profile, with one owner noting accuracy at +3 seconds per day and another praising the bezel's click sound as excellent for its price. The watch is considered a strong alternative to more expensive options and offers great value, exceeding expectations for many. Overall, owners rate the Glycine Men's Combat Sub Sport 39mm Automatic Watch highly for its exceptional value and well-executed compact design.