Cestrian Ocean Series GMTvsGlycine Combat Sub
Ref. cestrian-ocean-series-black-dial-silicone-strap-automatic-gmt-mens-watch·MSRP $262
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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.
Ocean Series GMT
Combat Sub
Diameter
42mm
42mm
Lug-to-Lug
48.5mm
n/a
Thickness
13.9mm
n/a
Water Resistance
200m
200m
Power Reserve
42h
n/a
MSRP
$262
lowest
$515
Movement
Seiko NH34
Sellita SW200-1
Case
3 specsCrystal & Dial
1 specsMovement
2 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.
The Cestrian Ocean Series GMT is priced around 220 euros, a figure noted as only slightly higher than comparable NH34-powered watches available elsewhere. Owners express satisfaction with the value proposition of Cestrian watches at their price point. On balance, owners rate the Cestrian Ocean Series GMT highly for its competitive pricing within the NH34-powered watch market.
Owners widely praise the Glycine Men's Combat Sub 42mm Automatic Watch GL0083 for its value as an entry-level Swiss automatic, its classic design, and its wearability, with many noting it wears smaller than its 42mm size due to short lugs and a slim 10.5mm thickness. The lume is reported to last longer than a Seiko SKX007. Some owners, however, find the 42mm case size too large for smaller wrists, preferring smaller variants, while others with larger wrists find it fits well. One owner notes the lack of drilled lugs can make strap changes inconvenient. Overall, owners rate the Glycine Men's Combat Sub 42mm Automatic Watch GL0083 highly for its value and versatile, classic design.
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