ARES Diver-1 GMTvsGlycine Combat Sub Sport

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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 GMT at true scale

Diver-1 GMT

Glycine Combat Sub Sport at true scale

Combat Sub Sport

Diameter

41mm

42mm

Lug-to-Lug

49.5mm

n/a

Thickness

13.3mm

n/a

Water Resistance

1000m

highest

200m

MSRP

$2,850

$540

lowest

Movement

ETA 2893-2

Sellita SW200-1

Case

5 specs
Diameter
41mm
42mm
Thickness
13.3mm
n/a
Lug-to-Lug
49.5mm
n/a
Lug Width
22mm
n/a
Water Resistance
1000m
200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black
n/a

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
ETA 2893-2
Sellita SW200-1

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,850
$540
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Reviews

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

ARES Diver-1 GMT

Owners widely praise the ARES Diver-1 GMT for its excellent legibility, strong lume, and comfortable rubber strap, with some highlighting its unique triple-timezone capability via the 24-hour bezel and chapter ring. The watch is considered a great value, with used examples around $700, and features an ETA 2893-2 automatic movement. However, community members frequently report significant customer service and communication issues, with some receiving watches not as described. Overall, owners rate the ARES Diver-1 GMT highly for its tool-watch functionality and value, despite noted customer service challenges.

Glycine Combat Sub Sport

Owners praise the Glycine Men's Combat Sub Sport 42mm Automatic Watch GL0392 for its wearability, citing its 10.4mm thinness and inwardly curved lugs, making it comfortable even on smaller wrists. The lume is noted to last longer than a Seiko SKX007's, though one owner observed the 6 o'clock lume was slightly underapplied and the lume itself seemed weak in a brief test. The watch is widely available around $300, though it has been advertised for over $1000. Overall, owners rate the Glycine Men's Combat Sub Sport 42mm Automatic Watch GL0392 highly for its value and comfortable, sharp design.