Beijing Watches The Central Axis Reissue 39mmvsGlycine 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.

Beijing Watches The Central Axis Reissue 39mm at true scale

The Central Axis Reissue 39mm

Glycine Combat Sub at true scale

Combat Sub

Diameter

39mm

42mm

Thickness

10.3mm

lowest

10.4mm

Water Resistance

200m

200m

Power Reserve

40h

highest

38h

MSRP

$499

lowest

$515

Movement

Automatic

Sellita SW200-1

Case

6 specs
Diameter
39mm
42mm
Thickness
10.25mm
10.45mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
n/a
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Finish
n/a
n/a
Caseback
n/a
n/a

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
n/a
n/a
AR Coating
n/a
n/a
Dial Color
n/a
Black
Indices
n/a
n/a
Lume
None
Luminous

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
n/a
Sellita SW200-1
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
40h
38h
Jewels
0
26
Complications
None
Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$499
$515
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Reviews

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

Beijing Watches The Central Axis Reissue 39mm

Beijing Watches The Central Axis Reissue Watch 39mm is praised for its design and excellent case and dial finishing, with owners noting its well-decorated in-house automatic movement. The brand is consistently noted for leading in bracelet and clasp quality. The $900 price point is considered not cheap, though it is still seen as great value. Overall, owners rate the Beijing Watches The Central Axis Reissue Watch 39mm highly for its finishing and bracelet quality at its price point.

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.