AV86 1956 MarinevsGlycine Men's Combat Sub Sport 42mm Quartz Watch GL1017

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Measurements
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1956 Marine

Men's Combat Sub Sport 42mm Quartz Watch GL1017
Diameter
41mm
42mm
Water Resistance
200m
200m
MSRP
n/a
$375
Movement
Seiko VH31
Quartz
Case
4 specsCrystal & Dial
2 specsMovement
2 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
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Owners find the 41mm case comfortable and appreciate the AV86 1956 Marine's in-person appearance. One owner notes uneven lume application, with the dial glowing but the bezel not. The AV86 1956 Marine is considered a fashion watch, with some owners suggesting better quality alternatives exist for the price, though personal preference for the look is acknowledged. On balance, owners rate the AV86 1956 Marine positively for its comfortable wearability and aesthetic appeal, despite some reservations about its value proposition.
Owners widely praise the Glycine Men's Combat Sub Sport 42mm Quartz Watch GL1017 for its wearability, citing its 10.4mm thinness and inward-bending lugs that accommodate smaller wrists, and consider it a strong value proposition around $350. The watch is noted for its fully brushed bracelet and matte black bezel, with one owner finding the 42mm size to be a good alternative to other dive watches. Lume performance is considered strong, outlasting that of a Seiko SKX007. However, the blue dial can appear grey or black in artificial light, and one owner expressed a preference for a triangular bezel pip. Overall, owners rate the Glycine Men's Combat Sub Sport 42mm Quartz Watch GL1017 highly for its comfortable, thin profile and excellent value.
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