Glycine Combat SubvsSpinnaker Hass 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 Combat Sub at true scale

Combat Sub

Spinnaker Hass Automatic at true scale

Hass Automatic

Diameter

42mm

43mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

50mm

Thickness

n/a

16.5mm

Water Resistance

200m

300m

highest

MSRP

$515

$445

lowest

Movement

Sellita SW200-1

Seiko NH35

Case

6 specs
Diameter
42mm
43mm
Thickness
n/a
16.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
50mm
Lug Width
n/a
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
300m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
n/a
Flying Dutchman

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
Seiko NH35

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$515
$445
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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 GL0189 is praised for its wearability on smaller wrists, attributed to its thin 10.4mm case and inward-bending lugs. Owners report its lume lasts longer than a Seiko SKX007's, though one notes the 6 o'clock lume appears slightly underapplied. The watch is noted for its sharp looks and solid build, with one owner wishing the bezel pip had a triangle. The Glycine Combat Sub 42mm Automatic Watch GL0189 is available at significant discounts, often found around $300-$330. Overall, owners rate the Glycine Men's Combat Sub 42mm Automatic Watch GL0189 highly for its comfortable wearability and value proposition at its discounted price point.

Spinnaker Hass Automatic

Owners widely praise the Spinnaker Hass Automatic for its quality and vibrant dial options at an accessible price point. The watch features a Seiko NH35 automatic movement and 300m water resistance. Some owners find Spinnaker watches, including the Hass Automatic, to be on the thicker side, with one user noting a previous model was considered comically large. One owner reported a quality issue with a different Spinnaker model where the crown detached. Overall, owners rate the Spinnaker Hass Automatic highly for its impressive build quality and fun aesthetic relative to its price.

From video reviewers

The dial's recovered marine plastic construction with textured finish provides distinctive material differentiation at the entry-level dive watch price point, and the sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating ensures strong on-wrist legibility. The 300m water resistance and automatic movement deliver capable specifications, though bracelet quality and fit remain underspecified across reviews.