Aquatico Bronze Redstorm Tritium Dive WatchvsGlycine Combat Sub Vintage Bronze

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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.

Aquatico Bronze Redstorm Tritium Dive Watch at true scale

Bronze Redstorm Tritium Dive Watch

Glycine Combat Sub Vintage Bronze at true scale

Combat Sub Vintage Bronze

Diameter

42mm

42mm

Lug-to-Lug

49mm

n/a

Thickness

13mm

10.6mm

lowest

Water Resistance

15m

200m

highest

Power Reserve

41h

highest

38h

MSRP

$599

lowest

$615

Movement

Seiko 6L12

Sellita SW200-1

Case

5 specs
Thickness
13mm
10.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
n/a
Finish
n/a
n/a
Water Resistance
15m
200m
Caseback
n/a
n/a

Crystal & Dial

6 specs
Crystal
n/a
Sapphire
Crystal Shape
n/a
n/a
AR Coating
n/a
n/a
Dial Color
n/a
Blue
Indices
n/a
n/a
Lume
None
Luminous

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
Seiko 6L12
Sellita SW200-1
Type
Manual
Automatic
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
41h
38h
Jewels
0
26
Complications
None
Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$599
$615
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Reviews

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

Aquatico Bronze Redstorm Tritium Dive Watch

Owners widely praise the Aquatico Bronze Redstorm Tritium Dive Watch for its warm bronze case finish and comfortable leather strap, with one owner specifically highlighting the bezel's impressive quality and feel. The drilled lugs are also a noted positive feature. However, the included band is considered a disappointment by some, and the case back incorrectly states "automatic" and "300 meters" instead of the manual Seiko 6L12 movement and 15m water resistance. One owner suggests the watch is only a good value under $200, while another notes that tritium watches are typically thicker, around 13-14mm, to accommodate the tritium tubes. Overall, owners rate the Aquatico Bronze Redstorm Tritium Dive Watch well for its bronze case warmth and bezel quality, though value is debated.

Glycine Combat Sub Vintage Bronze

The Glycine Combat Sub Vintage Bronze is widely praised for its exceptional value, thin profile, and unique aesthetic, with owners appreciating its comfortable wearability and developing patina. Many owners highlight the watch's slim case, often noted as around 10.4mm to 10.5mm, which allows it to fit easily under shirt cuffs. The Sellita SW200-1 movement is reported to be accurate, with one owner regulating it to approximately +1.9 seconds per day. Lume is generally considered strong, though one source notes it as subpar compared to other features. Criticisms include a non-bronze buckle, a desire for ceramic bezel inserts from some users, and inconsistent power reserve for one owner. On balance, owners and the community rate the Glycine Combat Sub Vintage Bronze highly for its impressive value and comfortable, thin design.