Glycine Combat SubvsSeiko Monster SRP313J1

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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.

Glycine Combat Sub at true scale

Combat Sub

Seiko Monster SRP313J1 at true scale

Monster SRP313J1

Diameter

42mm

42mm

Water Resistance

200m

200m

MSRP

$515

$450

lowest

Movement

Sellita SW200-1

Seiko 4R36

Case

1 specs
Caseback
n/a
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hardlex
Crystal Shape
n/a
Flat
Dial Color
n/a
Black
Indices
n/a
Applied

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
Seiko 4R36
Beat Rate
0 vph
21,600 vph

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$515
$450
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Reviews

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

Glycine Combat Sub

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.

Seiko Monster SRP313J1

The Seiko Monster SRP313J1 is praised for its updated 4R36 movement offering hacking and hand-winding, and its bright LumiBrite lume. One owner notes their watch runs at +480 seconds per day. Another owner finds the "teeth indices" of second-generation Monsters more fitting to the "monstrous" aesthetic, considering the SRP313J1 sleeker. On balance, owners and reviewers find the Seiko Monster SRP313J1 appealing for its modern movement features and strong lume, though aesthetic preferences vary.