Aquastar Deepstar IIvsGlycine Men's Combat Sub Sport 39mm Automatic Watch

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Measurements
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Deepstar II

Men's Combat Sub Sport 39mm Automatic Watch
Diameter
37mm
39mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
n/a
Thickness
12mm
11.2mm
lowest
Water Resistance
200m
300m
highest
Power Reserve
n/a
41h
MSRP
n/a
$540
Movement
Sellita SW290-1
Sellita SW200-1
Case
6 specsCrystal & Dial
1 specsMovement
2 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.
Owners widely praise the Aquastar Deepstar II for its comfortable 37mm wearability, vintage aesthetic, and excellent value. Reviewers and owners alike highlight its smooth-winding Sellita SW290-1 movement, remarkable timekeeping, and legible dial with excellent lume. The updated beads-of-rice bracelet with a diver extension is considered a worthwhile upgrade, and the included grey tropic strap is notably supple. Some owners, however, find the 37mm case diameter too small, despite the 47mm lug-to-lug contributing to a larger perceived wrist presence. One owner dislikes the small seconds subdial, finding it interrupts the dial's aesthetic. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Aquastar Deepstar II highly for its vintage charm, comfortable wearability, and strong value proposition.
The vintage design and 37mm case size are praised. The price point is considered a strong point by one reviewer, while another suggests it may limit its appeal.
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.
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