DIFICIANO MarlinvsGlycine Combat Sub Sport

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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.

DIFICIANO Marlin at true scale

Marlin

Glycine Combat Sub Sport at true scale

Combat Sub Sport

Diameter

40mm

39mm

Lug-to-Lug

50mm

n/a

Thickness

13.9mm

11.2mm

lowest

Water Resistance

300m

300m

Power Reserve

n/a

38h

MSRP

$399

lowest

$540

Movement

Seiko NH35

Sellita SW200-1

Case

5 specs
Diameter
40mm
39mm
Thickness
13.9mm
11.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
50mm
n/a
Finish
n/a
n/a
Caseback
n/a
n/a

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
n/a
n/a
AR Coating
n/a
n/a
Dial Color
Dark Gun
Black
Indices
n/a
n/a
Lume
Swiss SuperLumiNova
Luminous

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH35
Sellita SW200-1
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
n/a
38h
Jewels
0
26
Complications
None
Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$399
$540
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Reviews

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

DIFICIANO Marlin

Owners widely praise the DIFICIANO Marlin's green dial and attractive domed crystal, noting its seamless case finishing and overall value. Some find the automatic movement decent for the price, though one owner mentions a loud rotor. The included leather strap is acceptable, but many prefer to replace it. Overall, owners rate the DIFICIANO Marlin highly for its aesthetic appeal and perceived value.

Glycine Combat Sub Sport

Owners widely praise the Glycine Combat Sub Sport for its thinness, with various sources citing measurements between 10.4mm and 10.8mm, and its comfortable wearability due to contoured lugs that make it feel smaller than its 39mm case size. Reviewers and owners consistently highlight its value, with some considering it the best dive watch under $400 and noting its refined finishing and smooth winding action. However, opinions are mixed on its design, with some finding it unique and others plain or questioning its homage status. Lume quality is a point of contention, with some finding it subpar and hard to read at night, while others describe it as marginally better than a Seiko SKX007. Some owners have also reported inconsistent power reserve or stem issues. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Glycine Combat Sub Sport highly for its exceptional thinness and value proposition at the price point.

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