CWC Arctic Radar Automatic 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.

CWC Arctic Radar Automatic Diver at true scale

Arctic Radar Automatic Diver

Glycine Combat Sub at true scale

Combat Sub

Diameter

41mm

42mm

Lug-to-Lug

47mm

n/a

Thickness

11.4mm

10.6mm

lowest

Water Resistance

300m

highest

200m

MSRP

$2,031

$515

lowest

Movement

Sellita SW200-1

Sellita SW200-1

Case

5 specs
Diameter
41mm
42mm
Thickness
11.4mm
10.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
n/a
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
White
n/a

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,031
$515
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Reviews

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CWC Arctic Radar Automatic Diver

Owners widely praise the CWC (Cabot Watch Company) Arctic Radar Automatic Diver Watch for its robust build, comparing its toughness to that of the Marathon GSAR, and appreciate its preferred aesthetic and smooth bezel action. One owner reports accuracy of +3 seconds per day. Some owners note fixed springbars as a potential drawback. On balance, owners rate the CWC (Cabot Watch Company) Arctic Radar Automatic Diver Watch highly for its cool factor and military connection, deeming it a very solid watch.

Glycine Combat Sub

Owners widely praise the Glycine Men's Combat Sub 42mm Automatic Watch GL0087 for its value, with prices ranging from $300 to $500, and its wearability on smaller wrists due to its 42mm case, thin 10.4mm to 10.5mm profile, and sharply downturned lugs. The watch's lume is noted as being longer-lasting than a Seiko SKX007's, though visibility after 15 minutes is debated, and one owner observed slight underapplication on the 6 o'clock marker. On balance, owners rate the Glycine Men's Combat Sub 42mm Automatic Watch GL0087 highly for its exceptional value and comfortable wearability.

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