Boldr Five-in-a-RowvsGlycine 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.

Boldr Five-in-a-Row at true scale

Five-in-a-Row

Glycine Combat Sub Sport at true scale

Combat Sub Sport

Diameter

38mm

39mm

Lug-to-Lug

44mm

n/a

Thickness

12.8mm

11.2mm

lowest

Water Resistance

200m

300m

highest

Power Reserve

n/a

38h

MSRP

$399

lowest

$540

Movement

Seiko NH35

Sellita SW200-1

Case

8 specs
Category
Tool
Diver
Diameter
38mm
39mm
Thickness
12.8mm
11.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
n/a
Material
Titanium
Stainless Steel
Finish
n/a
n/a
Water Resistance
200m
300m
Caseback
n/a
n/a

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
n/a
n/a
AR Coating
Yes
n/a
Dial Color
Five In A Row I
Black
Indices
n/a
n/a
Lume
Super-LumiNova
Luminous

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH35
Sellita SW200-1
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
0h
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.

Boldr Five-in-a-Row

Owners widely praise the Boldr Five-in-a-Row for its 38mm titanium case, light weight, and value, with one reviewer highlighting its legible, topographical map-inspired dial and pleasant warm lume. However, some owners find the 14mm thickness chunky and the dial cluttered with 24h markings, while one commenter noted an offset triangle marker at 6 o'clock as an aesthetic flaw. Accuracy ranges from +15 seconds per day to unspecified, and opinions on the brand's customer service and overall quality are divided. Overall, owners rate the Boldr Five-in-a-Row highly for its lightweight titanium case and value, despite some concerns about dial legibility and thickness.

From video reviewers

The functional tide indicator on the bezel is a unique complication. The 38mm titanium case and 10 o'clock crown offer comfort for activities. The 12.8mm thickness is on the thicker side for its size.

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.