Aquatico Sea Recon GMT Tritium Black DialvsGlycine Combat Sub Sport GMT 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 Sea Recon GMT Tritium Black Dial at true scale

Sea Recon GMT Tritium Black Dial

Glycine Combat Sub Sport GMT Bronze at true scale

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 specs
Thickness
13mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
n/a
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Bronze
Finish
n/a
n/a
Water Resistance
300m
200m
Caseback
n/a
n/a

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
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

5 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH34
Sellita SW330-2
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
0h
48h
Jewels
0
25
Complications
None
GMT, Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$34
$795
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Reviews

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

Aquatico Sea Recon GMT Tritium Black Dial

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.

Glycine Combat Sub Sport GMT Bronze

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.