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

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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 II at true scale

Deepstar II

Glycine Men's Combat Sub Sport 39mm Automatic Watch at true scale

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 specs
Diameter
37mm
39mm
Thickness
12mm
11.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
n/a
Lug Width
37mm
n/a
Material
Stainless Steel
Brass
Water Resistance
200m
300m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
White
n/a

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW290-1
Sellita SW200-1
Power Reserve
n/a
41h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
n/a
$540
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Reviews

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Aquastar Deepstar II

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.

From video reviewers

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.

Glycine Men's Combat Sub Sport 39mm Automatic Watch

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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