Breitling Avenger AutomaticvsGlycine 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.

Breitling Avenger Automatic at true scale

Avenger Automatic

Glycine Combat Sub at true scale

Combat Sub

Diameter

42mm

42mm

Thickness

12.2mm

n/a

Water Resistance

300m

highest

200m

Power Reserve

38h

n/a

MSRP

$4,900

$515

lowest

Movement

Breitling Caliber 17

Sellita SW200-1

Case

4 specs
Thickness
12.15mm
n/a
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
n/a
Finish
Stainless steel
n/a
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
n/a
n/a

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Breitling Caliber 17
Sellita SW200-1
Power Reserve
38h
0h
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$4,900
$515
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Reviews

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

Breitling Avenger Automatic

Owners widely report the Breitling Avenger Automatic's robust build and clean dial offer excellent legibility, with some finding it surprisingly wearable on smaller wrists and comfortable for daily wear. Reviewers note its streamlined, contemporary update to the collection, featuring a brushed middle case and stepped lug bevels. Owners report accuracy ranging from +1/+2 seconds per day to about -6 seconds per day, and some express reservations about the 42-hour power reserve. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Breitling Avenger Automatic highly for its bold, bombproof design and versatile aesthetic.

Glycine Combat Sub

The Glycine Men's Combat Sub 42mm Automatic Watch GL0094 is praised for its slim profile, measuring 10.4mm thick with inward-bending lugs that contribute to comfortable wear on smaller wrists. Owners report excellent timekeeping, with one noting accuracy around 0.01 seconds per day. The lume is noted to last longer than a Seiko SKX007, although visibility of individual markers can vary, and one owner observed slight underapplication on the 6 o'clock marker. The watch is widely available for around $300-$340, though some retailers list it significantly higher. Overall, owners rate the Glycine Men's Combat Sub 42mm Automatic Watch GL0094 highly for its comfortable wearability and accurate timekeeping at its accessible price point.