Borealis Watch Co. Sea Storm MK2 GMTvsGlycine 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.

Borealis Watch Co. Sea Storm MK2 GMT at true scale

Sea Storm MK2 GMT

Glycine Combat Sub Sport at true scale

Combat Sub Sport

Diameter

41.5mm

42mm

Lug-to-Lug

48.5mm

n/a

Thickness

14.2mm

10.8mm

lowest

Water Resistance

300m

highest

200m

MSRP

$415

lowest

$540

Movement

Seiko NH34

Sellita SW200-1

Case

5 specs
Diameter
41.5mm
42mm
Thickness
14.15mm
10.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
48.5mm
n/a
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
n/a
n/a
Lume
BGW9
None

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH34
Sellita SW200-1

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$415
$540
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Reviews

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Borealis Watch Co. Sea Storm MK2 GMT

The Borealis Sea Storm MK2 GMT is noted for its retro aesthetic, featuring modern components, a black and white bezel, and an orange GMT hand. Owners highlight its ample lume and a well-made bracelet. The watch is described as being a relatively thick, yet surprisingly wearable, 41.5mm case size, with a date window that integrates smoothly into the dial. Overall, owners rate the Borealis Sea Storm MK2 GMT highly for its retro vibe and modern execution at its price point.

Glycine Combat Sub Sport

Owners widely praise the Glycine Men's Combat Sub Sport 42mm Automatic Watch GL0393 for its excellent value, with prices noted between $300 and $400, and consider it a strong contender for an affordable dive watch. Its wearability is frequently highlighted, particularly on smaller wrists, due to a thin 10.4mm case and inward-bending lugs. The lume is reported to be long-lasting, though one owner noted the 6 o'clock marker lume was slightly underapplied and the dial otherwise appeared perfect. Some owners wish the bezel pip had a triangle. Overall, owners rate the Glycine Men's Combat Sub Sport 42mm Automatic Watch GL0393 highly for its impressive wearability and value proposition.

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