Certina DS Action GMT Powermatic 80vsGlycine Combat Sub Sport GMT

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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.

Certina DS Action GMT Powermatic 80 at true scale

DS Action GMT Powermatic 80

Glycine Combat Sub Sport GMT at true scale

Combat Sub Sport GMT

Diameter

41mm

42mm

Lug-to-Lug

49.5mm

n/a

Thickness

13.8mm

n/a

Water Resistance

200m

200m

Power Reserve

80h

n/a

MSRP

$1,286

lowest

$2,995

Movement

POWERMATIC 80.661

Sellita SW330-2

Case

4 specs
Diameter
41mm
42mm
Thickness
13.8mm
n/a
Lug-to-Lug
49.54mm
n/a
Lug Width
20mm
n/a

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
n/a
n/a

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
POWERMATIC 80.661
Sellita SW330-2
Power Reserve
80h
0h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,286
$2,995
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Reviews

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

Certina DS Action GMT Powermatic 80

The Certina DS Action GMT Powermatic 80 is widely praised for its value, offering a traveler-style GMT with an 80-hour power reserve and flyer functionality. Owners and reviewers highlight its attractive, modern aesthetic and solid build quality, with one owner calling it a watch they are in love with. The green dial is noted as appealing, and the Powermatic 80 movement is considered fairly accurate. However, some find the 13.8mm thickness chunky, and a few owners report minor issues like a misaligned bezel or end links that do not perfectly align with the case. The bracelet's pin-and-collar sizing system is also mentioned as a missed opportunity. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Certina DS Action GMT Powermatic 80 highly for its compelling value and true GMT functionality.

Glycine Combat Sub Sport GMT

Owners widely praise the Glycine Men's Combat Sub Sport GMT 42mm Automatic Watch GL0422 for its value, build quality, and wearability, with one owner calling it a favorite and well-made. The lume is noted as long-lasting, though one owner found it weak initially and another observed underapplication on the 6 o'clock marker. The bezel action is described as rough and scratchy by one user. While the 42mm case diameter is standard, its 50mm lug-to-lug distance is mitigated by curved lugs, allowing it to wear well on a 7.5" wrist. Overall, owners rate the Glycine Men's Combat Sub Sport GMT 42mm Automatic Watch GL0422 highly for its excellent value and build quality for the price.