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Citizen Promaster Dive E365vsGlycine Combat Sub

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Citizen Promaster Dive E365

The Citizen Promaster Dive E365 is lauded for its wearable 46mm lugless case, a striking red gradient dial, and the Cal.E365 Eco-Drive movement with a 365-day power reserve. Owners report comfortable wearability despite its dimensions and weight, with accuracy noted as within one second of an atomic clock. Some find the red dial to appear more brownish than red, and opinions are split on the lume, with one owner finding it underwhelming compared to other Citizen divers while another states their 300m Citizen divers function as "nightlights." The watch's 16.3mm thickness contributes to an industrial feel, and the accordion-style rubber strap may be visually divisive. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Citizen Promaster Dive E365 highly for its impressive power reserve and comfortable wearability in a robust dive watch package.

Glycine Combat Sub

The Glycine Combat Sub is widely praised for its exceptional thinness, with multiple sources highlighting its sub-11mm case height and comfortable wearability, even on smaller wrists. Owners appreciate its unique, non-homage aesthetic, refined finishing, and excellent value for money. Specific positive notes include a buttery smooth bezel action, tasteful indices, crisp font, and a matching date wheel. Accuracy is reported to rival COSC standards by one owner, and durability is noted as exceptional. However, some owners report inconsistent power reserve and sub-par lume that is difficult to read in low light. On balance, owners and community members rate the Glycine Combat Sub highly for its slim profile and unique design at an accessible price point.

From video reviewers

The slim case profile and comfortable wearability are praised. The bezel action received criticism for having slight play and a less-than-satisfying click.

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Promaster Dive E36546mm
Combat Sub40mm
Power Reserve
Promaster Dive E365
Combat Sub
Water Resistance
Promaster Dive E365300m
Combat Sub200m
MSRP
Promaster Dive E365$544
Combat Sub$895

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Diameter
46mm
40mm
Thickness
0mm
11.15mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
Lug Width
0mm
20mm
Finish
Water Resistance
300m
200m
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Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
AR Coating
Underside
Dial Color
Red
Green
Indices
Lume
None
Luminous

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
Citizen Eco-Drive E365
515
Type
Solar
Quartz
Beat Rate
0 vph
Power Reserve
0h
Jewels
0
1
Complications
None
Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$544
$895
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