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

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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.

AV86 1956 Marine at true scale

1956 Marine

Glycine Men's Combat Sub Sport 42mm Quartz Watch GL1017 at true scale

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 specs
Diameter
41mm
42mm
Thickness
n/a
n/a
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
n/a
Lug Width
n/a
n/a

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Acrylic
Sapphire
Dial Color
Light Blue
n/a

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Seiko VH31
n/a
Power Reserve
n/a
0h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
n/a
$375
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Reviews

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

AV86 1956 Marine

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.

Glycine Men's Combat Sub Sport 42mm Quartz Watch GL1017

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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