Glycine Men's Combat Sub 42mm Automatic Watch GL0091vsPhoibos Storm Corsair

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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 GL0091 at true scale

Men's Combat Sub 42mm Automatic Watch GL0091

Phoibos Storm Corsair at true scale

Storm Corsair

Diameter

42mm

40mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

46mm

Thickness

11mm

lowest

11.5mm

Water Resistance

200m

200m

MSRP

$540

$480

lowest

Movement

Sellita SW200-1

Miyota 9015

Case

4 specs
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
11mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
n/a
Yes
Dial Color
n/a
Green
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
Miyota 9015

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$540
$480
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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 GL0091

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.

Phoibos Storm Corsair

Owners widely praise the Phoibos Storm Corsair for its exceptional quality and value, with one owner finding it superior to Seiko and Citizen watches up to 350€. The lume is consistently highlighted as excellent and very bright, matching product images, though its afterglow duration is considered short. Some owners report the bracelet feels cheap, contrasting with the watch's overall quality feel and impressive lume. One owner noted an internal bezel misalignment, identifying it as a factory defect. Overall, owners rate the Phoibos Storm Corsair highly for its impressive lume and quality for the price.

From video reviewers

The dual-crown design for the internal rotating bezel is a noted strength. The lume performance, specifically the Black Super-LumiNova, was not clearly defined. Reviewers were split on whether the case design and bracelet were strong points for the price.

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