Cronos Sub DivervsGlycine 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.

Cronos Sub Diver at true scale

Sub Diver

Glycine Combat Sub at true scale

Combat Sub

Diameter

44mm

42mm

Lug-to-Lug

51.9mm

n/a

Thickness

16.5mm

n/a

Water Resistance

2000m

highest

200m

MSRP

$298

lowest

$595

Movement

Miyota 9015

Sellita SW200-1

Case

7 specs
Diameter
44mm
42mm
Thickness
16.5mm
n/a
Lug-to-Lug
51.9mm
n/a
Lug Width
21mm
n/a
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
316L stainless steel
n/a
Water Resistance
2000m
200m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015
Sellita SW200-1
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$298
$595
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Reviews

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

Cronos Sub Diver

The Cronos Sub Diver 44mm 2000m (L6039) is widely described as a heavy, imposing, and beastly watch, with owners praising its stunning finish and solid build quality. It features BGW9 Superluminova, a ceramic bezel, sapphire glass with AR coating, and a robust bracelet with screw links and a signed milled clasp. Despite its substantial size and weight, some owners report it wears surprisingly well, and one noted it survived a pressure test to 3000m, exceeding its 2000m water resistance rating. The Miyota 90S5 automatic movement is noted for keeping great time. On balance, owners rate the Cronos Sub Diver 44mm 2000m (L6039) highly for its impressive build and finishing at its price point.

Glycine Combat Sub

Owners widely appreciate the Glycine Men's Combat Sub 42mm Automatic Watch GL0249 for its value, often finding it for around $330, significantly below its advertised price. It is considered a versatile everyday and business-casual watch, recommended as an entry into dive watches. One owner notes the lume on the 6 o'clock marker is slightly underapplied and overall lume appeared weak, though the dial itself is otherwise perfect. Overall, owners rate the Glycine Men's Combat Sub 42mm Automatic Watch GL0249 highly for its value and versatility as an accessible dive watch.