Bamford of London D-300 Gloss Navy White CeramicvsGlycine Combat Sub Vintage
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Measurements
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D-300 Gloss Navy White Ceramic
Combat Sub Vintage
Diameter
42mm
42mm
Thickness
13mm
12.5mm
lowest
Water Resistance
300m
highest
200m
Power Reserve
n/a
38h
MSRP
$1,800
$540
lowest
Movement
ETA 2824-2
Sellita SW200-1
Case
6 specsCrystal & Dial
5 specsMovement
5 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.
Owners praise the Bamford D-300 Gloss Navy White Ceramic for its tactile bezel, legible dial, and premium feel, noting its ceramic and titanium construction and fun wrist presence. Some reviewers find it offers good value at under $2,000, while one owner considers its £1,800 price tag unjustifiable. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Bamford D-300 Gloss Navy White Ceramic positively for its tactile bezel and premium feel at its price point.
The Glycine Combat Sub Vintage is widely praised by owners for its perfect proportions and slim profile, with one owner noting a thinness of 10.4mm. The unique, non-homage design is a significant draw. However, some owners report sub-par lume and inconsistent power reserve. One owner of a 39mm variant also noted a slightly off-color lume pip on the chapter ring. Overall, owners rate the Glycine Combat Sub Vintage highly for its wearability and distinct design at its price point.
The slim 10.5mm thickness is a consensus strength. Reviewers noted the two-tone option as an aesthetic appeal. No consensus weakness was identified.
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