Glycine Combat SubvsCWC 1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue

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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

CWC 1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue at true scale

1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue

Diameter

42mm

41mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

47mm

Thickness

10.6mm

lowest

12.7mm

Water Resistance

200m

300m

highest

MSRP

$515

lowest

$2,458

Movement

Sellita SW200-1

ETA 2824-2

Case

5 specs
Diameter
42mm
41mm
Thickness
10.6mm
12.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
47mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Water Resistance
200m
300m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
n/a
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
ETA 2824-2

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$515
$2,458
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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.

CWC 1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue

Owners widely praise the CWC 1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch for its faithful recreation of military aesthetics and historical dial markings, with many finding its 41mm size and wearability excellent. The fixed spring bars are a liked feature for some, enabling secure NATO strap wear. However, criticism is directed at the "faux patina" lume, which some find too gold, glossy, or mismatched between hands and hour markers, with the hour markers' lume described as overly shiny and convex. Some owners also flag the steep pricing and fixed bars as drawbacks for those not preferring NATO straps. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the CWC 1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch highly for its authentic vintage military design and comfortable wearability.

From video reviewers

The watch's accurate movement is a notable strength. A potential weakness is its relatively high price point. Reviewers disagree on the watch's water-resistance, with one reviewer suggesting it could be improved and the other not mentioning any issues with water-resistance.