Glycine Combat SubvsFormex Reef 42 mm

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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

Formex Reef 42 mm at true scale

Reef 42 mm

Diameter

42mm

42mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

47mm

Thickness

11mm

lowest

11.4mm

Water Resistance

200m

300m

highest

Power Reserve

n/a

56h

MSRP

$540

lowest

$2,414

Movement

Sellita SW200-1

Sellita SW300-1

Case

3 specs
Thickness
11mm
11.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
47mm
Water Resistance
200m
300m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
n/a
Black
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
Sellita SW300-1
Power Reserve
0h
56h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$540
$2,414
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Reviews

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

Glycine Combat Sub

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.

Formex Reef 42 mm

Owners widely praise the Formex Reef 42 mm for its comfortable bracelet with a micro-adjust clasp and its overall build and finish, with one owner strongly recommending it. Reviewers highlight its impressive wearability and versatility, noting the COSC-certified Sellita SW300-1 movement and well-finished bracelet. One owner found the lugs' taper hinders third-party strap fit and observed the seconds hand does not perfectly align with markers. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Formex Reef 42 mm highly for its comfortable bracelet and solid build at its price point.