Glycine Combat SubvsMKII Paradive Gen 3

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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

MKII Paradive Gen 3 at true scale

Paradive Gen 3

Diameter

42mm

41.3mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

49.5mm

Thickness

10.6mm

lowest

15.5mm

Water Resistance

200m

200m

MSRP

$515

n/a

Movement

Sellita SW200-1

Seiko NE15

Case

4 specs
Diameter
42mm
41.25mm
Thickness
10.6mm
15.54mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
49.5mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
Seiko NE15
Power Reserve
0h
n/a

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$515
n/a
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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.

MKII Paradive Gen 3

Owners and reviewers widely praise the MKII Paradive Gen 3 for its excellent legibility, clean dial, and top-notch finishing, noting its comfortable, asymmetrical design and BGW9 lume. Some owners report accuracy figures ranging from +1/+2 seconds per day to +15 seconds per day, with the Seiko NE15 movement considered reliable. The watch is noted for its tactical subtlety and versatility as a military-inspired daily wear. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the MKII Paradive Gen 3 highly for its excellent legibility and finishing at the price.