Spinnaker Bradner AutomaticvsGlycine 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.

Spinnaker Bradner Automatic at true scale

Bradner Automatic

Glycine Combat Sub Sport at true scale

Combat Sub Sport

Diameter

42mm

42mm

Lug-to-Lug

50mm

n/a

Thickness

15mm

10.4mm

lowest

Water Resistance

180m

200m

highest

Power Reserve

n/a

38h

MSRP

$420

lowest

$540

Movement

Miyota 8215

Sellita SW200-1

Case

6 specs
Thickness
15mm
10.45mm
Lug-to-Lug
50mm
n/a
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
n/a
n/a
Water Resistance
180m
200m
Caseback
n/a
n/a

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Miyota 8215
Sellita SW200-1
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
0h
38h
Jewels
0
26
Complications
None
Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$420
$540
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Reviews

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

Spinnaker Bradner Automatic

Owners widely report the Spinnaker Noir Radiance offers acceptable quality for its price, with some praising its band and color. However, reviewers and owners consistently flag the bezel as difficult to use. One owner found the overall quality okay but not stellar, noting that some Spinnaker models can appear over-designed. The Seiko NH35 movement is seen as common for the price point, with some suggesting a lower price would be more appropriate. On balance, owners rate the Spinnaker Noir Radiance as acceptable for its price, primarily due to its band and color, despite noted usability issues with the bezel.

Glycine Combat Sub Sport

Owners widely praise the Glycine Combat Sub Sport for its exceptional value, often found under $400, its solid build with brushed finishing, and its notably thin case profile, with many sources citing dimensions around 10.4mm to 10.8mm, making it comfortable and wearable. Reviewers and owners consistently highlight its unique, non-homage aesthetic and excellent timekeeping, with some reporting accuracy within +1/+2 seconds per day, though one owner noted their Sellita SW200 movement ran at approximately +6 to +9 seconds per day. Some owners dislike the "COMBAT" text on the dial and find the lume sub-par, while others note inconsistent power reserve not always reaching the advertised 42 hours. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Glycine Combat Sub Sport highly for its outstanding value and comfortable, thin wearability.