Aquatico Sea Recon GMT Tritium Black DialvsGlycine Combat Sub Sport GMT Bronze


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Measurements
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Sea Recon GMT Tritium Black Dial

Combat Sub Sport GMT Bronze
Diameter
42mm
42mm
Thickness
13mm
12mm
lowest
Water Resistance
300m
highest
200m
Power Reserve
n/a
48h
MSRP
$34
lowest
$795
Movement
Seiko NH34
Sellita SW330-2
Case
7 specsCrystal & Dial
5 specsMovement
5 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
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Owners widely praise the Aquatico Sea Recon GMT Tritium Black Dial's spectacular lume, with one owner comparing its color and brightness favorably to a Pelagos LHD, and note its great readability in most lighting conditions. The watch is considered good quality for its price point, with some owners finding it an amazing value. One owner reports a rotor issue attributed to the Seiko movement after several years of ownership, while another criticizes the bezel action as stiff and notes a phantom date position on the crown. The consensus is that owners rate the Aquatico Sea Recon GMT Tritium Black Dial highly for its impressive lume and value at the price.
Owners praise the Glycine Combat Sub Sport GMT Bronze for its exceptional thinness and unique aesthetic, noting its remarkable value when found discounted. However, some owners report sub-par lume that is difficult to read at night and an inconsistent power reserve that may not reach the advertised 42 hours. One owner found it difficult to match straps with the bronze dial and noted that seawater exposure caused rapid, undesirable patina, suggesting avoidance of bronze divers for ocean use. On balance, owners value the Glycine Combat Sub Sport GMT Bronze for its thin profile and aesthetic uniqueness, despite concerns about lume and power reserve consistency.
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