Casio GW-BX5600-1vsGlycine 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.

Casio GW-BX5600-1 at true scale

GW-BX5600-1

Glycine Combat Sub at true scale

Combat Sub

Diameter

44.1mm

40mm

Thickness

13.4mm

n/a

Water Resistance

200m

200m

MSRP

n/a

$225

Movement

3578

Quartz

Case

3 specs
Diameter
44.1mm
40mm
Thickness
13.4mm
n/a
Material
Bio-based resin
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
Dial Color
n/a
n/a

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
3578
n/a
Type
Solar
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
n/a
$225
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Reviews

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

Casio GW-BX5600-1

Owners widely praise the Casio GW-BX5600-1 for its crisp MIP display, with some finding it comparable to other high-end displays and offering excellent nighttime visibility via its backlight. Many consider the GW-BX5600-1 a favorite G-Shock, appreciating its combination of classic square aesthetics with modern features like Tough Solar and Multi Band 6. However, opinions on the display are split, with some finding the negative display underwhelming and preferring traditional STN LCD screens, while others criticize the MIP display's slow refresh rate for athletic functions. The watch's connectivity features and app requirements are also a point of contention, with some viewing them as intrusive and others as optional. Overall, owners rate the Casio GW-BX5600-1 highly for its modern display technology and classic design, despite some reservations about its connectivity and specific display characteristics.

Glycine Combat Sub

Owners widely praise the Glycine Men's Combat Sub 40mm Quartz Watch GL1062 for its quality and value, describing it as a great grab-and-go daily watch with good finishing and a comfortable bracelet. Reviewers highlight its sleek, thin profile, noting its 10.8mm height and downward-curving lugs contribute to comfortable wearability, even on smaller wrists. The watch features a sapphire crystal and a solid link bracelet with a milled diver's extension. One owner reported their Ronda 515 quartz movement was accurate, while another found the bezel arrived dinged and detached after a light impact. Some owners dislike the Mercedes hands. On balance, owners rate the Glycine Men's Combat Sub 40mm Quartz Watch GL1062 highly for its comfortable wearability and excellent value.