Glycine Men's Combat Sub 42mm Automatic Watch GL0087vsJack Mason Palmera Skin Diver

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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 Men's Combat Sub 42mm Automatic Watch GL0087 at true scale

Men's Combat Sub 42mm Automatic Watch GL0087

Jack Mason Palmera Skin Diver at true scale

Palmera Skin Diver

Diameter

42mm

39mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

47mm

Thickness

10.6mm

lowest

10.8mm

Water Resistance

200m

200m

Power Reserve

n/a

68h

MSRP

$515

lowest

$1,049

Movement

Sellita SW200-1

La Joux-Perret G101

Case

4 specs
Diameter
42mm
39mm
Thickness
10.6mm
10.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
47mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
La Joux-Perret G101
Power Reserve
0h
68h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$515
$1,049
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Reviews

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

Glycine Men's Combat Sub 42mm Automatic Watch GL0087

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.

Jack Mason Palmera Skin Diver

The Jack Mason Palmera Skin Diver is praised for its classic compressor-style case and versatile design. It features a La Joux-Perret G101 automatic movement, regulated to approximately ±5 seconds per day, with a 68-hour power reserve. The watch has a slim 10.8mm profile and is available with a steel bracelet or FKM rubber strap, with pricing ranging from $1,049 to $1,349 USD. Overall, reviewers regard the Jack Mason Palmera Skin Diver as a solid offering with a classic aesthetic and robust movement.