Glycine Combat SubvsIslander Black Dial Automatic Diver with DLC Case
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Measurements
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Combat Sub
Black Dial Automatic Diver with DLC Case
Diameter
42mm
43mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
46mm
Thickness
10.6mm
lowest
14mm
Water Resistance
200m
200m
MSRP
$515
$429
lowest
Movement
Sellita SW200-1
Seiko NH36
Case
4 specsCrystal & Dial
3 specsMovement
1 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
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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.
Owners widely report good value for the money in the Islander Black Dial Automatic Dive Watch with DLC Case #ISL-34, with some finding its case, crystal, and bracelet quality superior to similarly priced non-Prospex Seiko models. Some owners note a lack of "wow" factor and bracelet rattle in competing models. Overall, owners rate the Islander Black Dial Automatic Dive Watch with DLC Case #ISL-34 highly for its build quality and value proposition.
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