Glycine Men's Combat Sub 42mm Automatic Watch GL0087vsRatio FreeDiver Professional Sapphire RTF

FreeDiver Professional Sapphire RTF
RatioFreeDiver Professional Sapphire RTF

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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

Ratio FreeDiver Professional Sapphire RTF at true scale

FreeDiver Professional Sapphire RTF

Diameter

42mm

42mm

Thickness

10.6mm

lowest

15.5mm

Water Resistance

200m

500m

highest

MSRP

$515

$140

lowest

Movement

Sellita SW200-1

Miyota 8215

Case

3 specs
Thickness
10.6mm
15.5mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Water Resistance
200m
500m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
n/a
n/a

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
Miyota 8215

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$515
$140
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Reviews

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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.

Ratio FreeDiver Professional Sapphire RTF

Owners widely praise the Ratio FreeDiver Professional Sapphire RTF for its exceptional value for money. The watch is noted for its quality construction, with bezels described as having a great feel and minimal back play. One owner highlights an Abyss black dial, sapphire crystal with AR coating, and screw-down crown, built for daily wear with 200m water resistance. On balance, the consensus is that the Ratio FreeDiver Professional Sapphire RTF is a highly recommended watch due to its impressive quality and great price point.

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