Glycine Men's Combat Sub 42mm Automatic Watch GL0087vsPhoibos Vortex Anti-magnetic
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Measurements
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Men's Combat Sub 42mm Automatic Watch GL0087
Vortex Anti-magnetic
Diameter
42mm
43.5mm
Thickness
10.6mm
lowest
13mm
Water Resistance
200m
200m
MSRP
$515
lowest
$599
Movement
Sellita SW200-1
Sellita SW200-1
Case
2 specsCrystal & Dial
3 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.
The Phoibos Vortex Anti-magnetic is described by owners as "brutalistic" and "a tank," with all elements appearing aligned. One owner reports hearing mostly good things from other Phoibos owners. Overall, owners rate the Phoibos Vortex Anti-magnetic highly for its robust build and cohesive design.
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