Glycine Combat SubvsSeiko SKX009

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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

Seiko SKX009 at true scale

SKX009

Diameter

46mm

42mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

46mm

Thickness

12.5mm

lowest

13.4mm

Water Resistance

300m

highest

200m

Power Reserve

n/a

40h

MSRP

$515

n/a

Movement

Sellita SW200-1

Seiko 7S26

Case

4 specs
Diameter
46mm
42mm
Thickness
12.5mm
13.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
46mm
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hardlex
Dial Color
n/a
Black
Indices
n/a
Applied
Lume
None
Hands and markers

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
Seiko 7S26
Beat Rate
0 vph
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
0h
40h
Jewels
0
21

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$515
n/a
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Reviews

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

Glycine Combat Sub

Owners widely praise the Glycine Men's Combat Sub 46mm Automatic Watch GL0257 as an exceptional value, particularly when purchased at a discount, with one owner noting it offers more for the price than any other watch. Some owners consider the 46mm Combat Sub a solid entry-level GADA watch. One owner advises against paying over $800 for the GL0257, finding it overpriced at full retail. Overall, owners rate the Glycine Men's Combat Sub 46mm Automatic Watch GL0257 highly for its strong value proposition.

Seiko SKX009

Owners widely praise the Seiko SKX009 as a desirable daily beater and a favored summer watch for its looks, comfort, and tool watch feel, with one owner noting an inexplicable quality that makes them choose it over more accurate watches. The unique Arabic date wheel and red strap are specific points of appreciation, and it was a forum favorite for first-time diver purchases. Some owners find the stock bezel insert "hideous" due to its second markers and Pepsi colors, while others chose the watch specifically for it. The Seiko SKX009 is noted as having been discontinued. On balance, owners rate the Seiko SKX009 highly for its enduring tool watch appeal and distinctive aesthetic, making it a beloved, albeit now discontinued, choice.