Glycine Men's Combat Sub 42mm Automatic Watch GL0244vsTissot Seastar 1000

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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 GL0244 at true scale

Men's Combat Sub 42mm Automatic Watch GL0244

Tissot Seastar 1000 at true scale

Seastar 1000

Diameter

42mm

40mm

Thickness

n/a

12.5mm

Water Resistance

200m

300m

highest

Power Reserve

n/a

80h

MSRP

$515

lowest

$875

Movement

Sellita SW200-1

Tissot Powermatic 80

Case

5 specs
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
n/a
12.48mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
n/a
Lug Width
n/a
20mm
Water Resistance
200m
300m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
AR Coating
n/a
Yes
Dial Color
n/a
Graded grey-black
Indices
n/a
Indexes
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova ®

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
Tissot Powermatic 80
Power Reserve
0h
80h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$515
$875
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Reviews

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Glycine Men's Combat Sub 42mm Automatic Watch GL0244

Owners widely praise the Glycine Men's Combat Sub 42mm Automatic Watch GL0244 for its exceptional value, with one owner noting it was purchased eight years ago for $280 and remains a favorite. The watch is noted to have dimensions of 42mm x 49.5mm x 10.5mm. One owner observed minor lume application issues on the 6 o'clock marker, though the dial itself was otherwise perfect and arrived with the correct Glycine logo. The Glycine Men's Combat Sub 42mm Automatic Watch GL0244 is frequently available at significant discounts, with one listing at $300 despite an advertised price over $1000 elsewhere. Overall, owners rate the Glycine Men's Combat Sub 42mm Automatic Watch GL0244 highly for its outstanding value and solid build for the price.

Tissot Seastar 1000

Owners widely praise the Tissot Seastar 1000 for its value and solid build, with one reviewer calling it a comfortable, sporty, and affordable everyday watch with a great case and dial ratio. However, some owners find the Tissot Seastar 1000 too large and poorly proportioned, citing small indices on larger dials and a difficult-to-read bezel. Criticisms also include a non-reflective crystal causing glare, mediocre lume, and a subpar bracelet, with some feeling it is underwhelming for the price compared to other divers. Overall, owners rate the Tissot Seastar 1000 highly for its value and solid build at the price point.

From video reviewers

The 80-hour power reserve from the Powermatic 80 movement is a significant strength. Reviewers did not reach a consensus on any weaknesses.

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