Glycine Combat SubvsZelos Hammerhead 2 1000m Steel ETA2892

Hammerhead 2 1000m Steel ETA2892
ZelosHammerhead 2 1000m Steel ETA2892

Ref. hammerhead-2-1000m-steel-black-sand-eta2892-launch-special·MSRP $749

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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

Zelos Hammerhead 2 1000m Steel ETA2892 at true scale

Hammerhead 2 1000m Steel ETA2892

Diameter

42mm

44mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

48mm

Thickness

n/a

17mm

Water Resistance

200m

1000m

highest

MSRP

$515

lowest

$749

Movement

Sellita SW200-1

Seiko NH35

Case

6 specs
Diameter
42mm
44mm
Thickness
n/a
17mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
48mm
Lug Width
n/a
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Bronze
Water Resistance
200m
1000m

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
Seiko NH35

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$515
$749
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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.

Zelos Hammerhead 2 1000m Steel ETA2892

Owners and reviewers speak well of the Zelos Hammerhead 2 1000m Steel ETA2892. An owner praises the steel bracelet as very good and another commenter calls the lume "crazy," with the brand's original takes on familiar designs also drawing praise. The editorial reviewer, a giveaway winner, found it attractive, solid and reliable, said it keeps great time, and reported the 48-hour power reserve held up, with the 49mm lug-to-lug sitting well on a slim wrist. Some caveats appear: one owner preferred the included leather strap, the high Damascus-steel bezel may not suit classical tastes, and the double-domed sapphire reflects in full sunlight. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Hammerhead 2 highly for its finishing, lume and timekeeping at its price.