Glycine Men's Combat Sub 42mm Automatic Watch GL0083vsResco UDT Diver - DLC Titanium

Owners widely praise the Glycine Men's Combat Sub 42mm Automatic Watch GL0083 for its value as an entry-level Swiss automatic, its classic design, and its wearability, with many noting it wears smaller than its 42mm size due to short lugs and a slim 10.5mm thickness. The lume is reported to last longer than a Seiko SKX007. Some owners, however, find the 42mm case size too large for smaller wrists, preferring smaller variants, while others with larger wrists find it fits well. One owner notes the lack of drilled lugs can make strap changes inconvenient. Overall, owners rate the Glycine Men's Combat Sub 42mm Automatic Watch GL0083 highly for its value and versatile, classic design.

Owners widely appreciate the Resco UDT Diver - DLC Titanium's strong, customizable cases and unique dial with 0.2-second indices and a trident second hand. One owner notes the DLC coating on titanium may show surface scratches, similar to bare titanium, though the reason is unclear. This owner also finds the watch not great value for money, despite appreciating the veteran-owned company and the UDT's versatility on different straps. On balance, owners value the UDT Diver - DLC Titanium for its robust build and distinctive dial design, despite some reservations about its price-to-movement ratio.