Circula Watches DiveSportvsGlycine Combat Sub Box Ceramic

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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.

Circula Watches DiveSport at true scale

DiveSport

Glycine Combat Sub Box Ceramic at true scale

Combat Sub Box Ceramic

Diameter

42mm

41mm

Lug-to-Lug

48.5mm

n/a

Thickness

13.4mm

12.8mm

lowest

Water Resistance

500m

highest

200m

Power Reserve

41h

highest

38h

MSRP

n/a

$1,800

Movement

Sellita SW200-1

Sellita SW200-1

Case

7 specs
Diameter
42mm
41mm
Thickness
13.4mm
12.75mm
Lug-to-Lug
48.5mm
n/a
Material
Titanium
Ceramic
Finish
n/a
n/a
Water Resistance
500m
200m
Caseback
n/a
n/a

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
n/a
n/a
AR Coating
n/a
n/a
Dial Color
Schwarz
Grey
Indices
n/a
n/a
Lume
Swiss Super-LumiNova BGW9
Luminous

Movement

4 specs
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
41h
38h
Jewels
0
26
Complications
None
Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
n/a
$1,800
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Reviews

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

Circula Watches DiveSport

The Circula Watches DiveSport is widely praised for its exceptional value, featuring a hardened titanium case with 1200 Vickers hardness and German manufacturing. Owners and reviewers highlight the textured dial, lightweight comfort, and robust specifications, including 500m water resistance and a Sellita SW200-1 automatic movement. Some find the 13.4mm thickness substantial and the bezel firm, while one owner notes the bracelet can appear and feel generic. Accuracy is reported within -5/+7 seconds per day, and a prototype's date disc was considered too dark. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Circula Watches DiveSport highly for its hardened titanium construction and value for money.

From video reviewers

The lume on the Circula DiveSport is exceptionally bright. Reviewers did not identify any shared weaknesses.

Glycine Combat Sub Box Ceramic

Owners widely praise the Glycine Combat Sub Box Ceramic for its exceptional thinness, comfortable 41mm case, and unique, non-homage design, with one owner calling it the best dive watch under $400 due to superior finishing and value. The bezel action is described as solid and precise, and the dial is legible with good lume on the hands. However, multiple sources flag inconsistent power reserve, sub-par lume on the markers that fades quickly, and a subpar stock strap or bracelet. One owner reported the bezel detaching after a light bump, raising questions about build quality, while others note potential issues with the stem or anti-reflective coating. Accuracy figures vary, with one owner seeing it run about 2.5 seconds fast per day. Overall, owners rate the Glycine Combat Sub Box Ceramic highly for its comfortable thin case and unique design at its price point.

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