Glycine Combat SubvsMarnaut Safe Harbour 100

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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

Marnaut Safe Harbour 100 at true scale

Safe Harbour 100

Diameter

42mm

39mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

45mm

Thickness

10.6mm

lowest

13mm

Water Resistance

200m

highest

100m

Power Reserve

n/a

41h

MSRP

$515

lowest

$1,042

Movement

Sellita SW200-1

Sellita SW200-1

Case

5 specs
Diameter
42mm
39mm
Thickness
10.6mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
45mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
n/a
Black
Lume
None
SuperLuminova C3

Movement

1 specs
Power Reserve
0h
41h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$515
$1,042
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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 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.

Marnaut Safe Harbour 100

Owners widely praise the Marnaut Safe Harbour 100 for its value at EUR 549, noting the 2-year warranty and Italian leather strap. Reviewers highlight its divisive but fresh sea urchin-inspired dial and 39mm GADA-friendly case size, though one reviewer found the handset could get lost on the busy dial. The tonneau case, despite a 13.2mm thickness, wears well due to its curved mid-case and domed sapphire crystal. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Marnaut Safe Harbour 100 highly for its unique design and strong value proposition within the microbrand segment.