ARES Diver-1 Mission Timer Swiss AutomaticvsGlycine Combat Sub

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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.

ARES Diver-1 Mission Timer Swiss Automatic at true scale

Diver-1 Mission Timer Swiss Automatic

Glycine Combat Sub at true scale

Combat Sub

Diameter

41mm

42mm

Lug-to-Lug

49.5mm

n/a

Thickness

13.3mm

10.4mm

lowest

Water Resistance

1000m

highest

200m

Power Reserve

n/a

38h

MSRP

$2,150

$515

lowest

Movement

ETA 2824-2

Sellita SW200-1

Case

6 specs
Diameter
41mm
42mm
Thickness
13.3mm
10.45mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.5mm
n/a
Finish
n/a
n/a
Water Resistance
1000m
200m
Caseback
n/a
n/a

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
n/a
n/a
AR Coating
n/a
n/a
Indices
n/a
n/a
Lume
None
Luminous

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
ETA 2824-2
Sellita SW200-1
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
0h
38h
Jewels
0
26
Complications
None
Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,150
$515
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Reviews

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

ARES Diver-1 Mission Timer Swiss Automatic

Owners widely praise the ARES DIVER-1 Mission Timer Swiss Automatic for its toughness and durability, noting its suitability for rigorous use. The watch is also commended for great readability and quality that matches its price point, with one owner finding it comfortable to wear. It comes with multiple Ares-branded straps. On balance, owners rate the ARES DIVER-1 Mission Timer Swiss Automatic highly for its robust build and excellent value.

Glycine Combat Sub

Owners widely praise the Glycine Combat Sub for its exceptional thinness, with sources noting case thicknesses around 10.4mm to 10.8mm, perfect proportions, and a refined aesthetic that avoids homage designs. Many highlight its significant value, especially at discounted prices, and its solid build quality. Some owners report an inconsistent power reserve and sub-par lume that can be difficult to read at night, while one owner noted a slightly off-color lume pip on the chapter ring. Overall, owners rate the Glycine Combat Sub highly for its blend of wearability and value.

From video reviewers

The Glycine Combat Sub offers good value at its price point, with reviewers highlighting its attractive design and comfortable wear. However, multiple reviewers noted areas where cost-saving measures are apparent in the build quality.

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