Glycine Combat SubvsPhoibos Great Wall
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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.
Combat Sub
Great Wall
Diameter
42mm
42mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
48mm
Thickness
11mm
lowest
12mm
Water Resistance
200m
300m
highest
MSRP
$540
$465
lowest
Movement
Sellita SW200-1
Miyota 9015
Case
3 specsCrystal & Dial
3 specsMovement
1 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.
The Glycine Men's Combat Sub 42mm Automatic Watch GL0091 is noted for its exceptional value, with owners reporting it available at Costco for $300, far below its typical retail price. One owner points out the case dimensions are 42mm x 49.5mm x 10.5mm and that the design is original. A minor flaw noted by one owner is slightly underapplied lume at the 6 o'clock position, and lume is described as weak under artificial light. Overall, owners rate the Glycine Men's Combat Sub 42mm Automatic Watch GL0091 highly for its significant value proposition at its discounted price point.
Owners widely praise the Phoibos Great Wall for its solid build quality and impressive wrist presence, noting the metallic 3D brick pattern on the dial. On balance, owners rate the Phoibos Great Wall highly for its robust construction and distinctive dial design.
The watch's lume is a significant strength, described as "crazy lume" and a "lume monster." Reviewers noted the bezel action as a positive point. One reviewer mentioned a weakness with the bracelet, but details were not provided.
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