Benrus Watches TYPE 1 MIL SpecvsGlycine 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.

Benrus Watches TYPE 1 MIL Spec at true scale

TYPE 1 MIL Spec

Glycine Combat Sub Sport at true scale

Combat Sub Sport

Diameter

39.5mm

39mm

Lug-to-Lug

47.7mm

n/a

Thickness

14.4mm

11.2mm

lowest

Water Resistance

365m

highest

300m

Power Reserve

42h

highest

41h

MSRP

$1,795

$540

lowest

Movement

ETA 2892-A2

Sellita SW200-1

Case

6 specs
Diameter
39.5mm
39mm
Thickness
14.4mm
11.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.66mm
n/a
Lug Width
20mm
n/a
Material
Stainless Steel
Brass
Water Resistance
365m
300m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Black
n/a
Lume
BG W9 Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
ETA 2892-A2
Sellita SW200-1
Power Reserve
42 hoursh
41h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,795
$540
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Reviews

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

Benrus Watches TYPE 1 MIL Spec

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Benrus Watches TYPE 1 MIL SPEC for its utilitarian appeal, robust field watch vibe, and excellent legibility, with its sandblasted steel case and sterile dial contributing to a tough, purpose-driven aesthetic. The screw-down crown and bi-directional bezel are noted for their precise and smooth operation. Some owners, however, consider the Benrus Watches TYPE 1 MIL SPEC overpriced for a sterile dial watch with an ETA movement. One owner notes a 14.4mm thickness as excessive, while another expresses disappointment with the lume on previous reissues. The Benrus Watches TYPE 1 MIL SPEC features an ETA 2892-A2 automatic movement and 365m water resistance. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Benrus Watches TYPE 1 MIL SPEC highly for its faithful reproduction of a classic military design and its durable, purpose-driven aesthetic.

Glycine Combat Sub Sport

Owners widely praise the Glycine Men's Combat Sub Sport 39mm Automatic Watch for its solid build, clean design, and Swiss origin, with many finding it a great value, especially at prices around $350. The 39mm case size is frequently highlighted as a positive, though some owners feel it is better suited for smaller wrists or regret not getting this size. Accuracy is reported around +3 seconds per day, and the bezel action is noted as having a satisfying click. One owner considers the Glycine Men's Combat Sub Sport 39mm Automatic Watch an underrated option, with its thin case and 300m water resistance contributing to its appeal. On balance, owners rate the Glycine Men's Combat Sub Sport 39mm Automatic Watch highly for its value and wearability at the price point.