Glycine Combat SubvsNoctua Watch Corp. ZULU
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Measurements
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Combat Sub
ZULU
Diameter
42mm
42mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
46mm
Thickness
10.6mm
lowest
12mm
Water Resistance
200m
300m
highest
MSRP
$515
$504
lowest
Movement
Sellita SW200-1
Seiko NH34
Case
3 specsMovement
1 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.
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 praise the Noctua Watch Corp. ZULU for its dial, finishing, movement, and value, with some calling it unmatched in its category for under $3000. Specific features highlighted include applied numerals and a ceramic bezel, and the green bezel is particularly noted. One owner found the date window on the 42mm variant was not perfectly aligned. Overall, owners rate the Noctua Watch Corp. ZULU highly for its dial, finishing, and value proposition.
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