Glycine Men's Combat Sub 42mm Automatic Watch GL0087vsSpinnaker Dumas Automatic

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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

Spinnaker Dumas Automatic at true scale

Dumas Automatic

Diameter

42mm

44mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

48mm

Thickness

10.6mm

lowest

15mm

Water Resistance

200m

300m

highest

MSRP

$515

$239

lowest

Movement

Sellita SW200-1

Seiko NH35

Case

5 specs
Diameter
42mm
44mm
Thickness
10.6mm
15mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
48mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
300m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
n/a
Blue

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
Seiko NH35

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$515
$239
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

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.

Spinnaker Dumas Automatic

Owners widely praise the Spinnaker Dumas Automatic for its robust build quality, attractive textured blue dial, and excellent finishing for its price point. The watch is noted for its comfortable wearability, attributed to a short lug-to-lug distance, and owners report positive experiences with the Seiko NH35 movement. Some owners mention a mineral crystal instead of sapphire, a bracelet with a learning curve, and a crown that feels slightly small. Overall, owners rate the Spinnaker Dumas Automatic highly for its aesthetic appeal and solid construction at a fair price.