Glycine Men's Combat Sub Vintage Bronze 42mm Automatic Watch GL0265vsGlycine Men's Combat Sub Bronze 42mm Automatic Watch GL0545


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Measurements
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Men's Combat Sub Vintage Bronze 42mm Automatic Watch GL0265

Men's Combat Sub Bronze 42mm Automatic Watch GL0545
Diameter
42mm
42mm
Water Resistance
200m
200m
MSRP
$1,650
$615
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Movement
Sellita SW200-1
Sellita SW200-1
Pricing
1 specsReviews
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The Glycine Men's Combat Sub Vintage Bronze 42mm Automatic Watch GL0265 is praised for its wearability due to its thinness, making it comfortable even on smaller wrists. Owners report the bronze is patinating less than anticipated, even with ocean exposure. The 42mm case size elicits mixed reactions, with one owner finding it large while another appreciates it for opening up more watch options. One owner found the Glycine Combat Sub 42mm automatic dive watch to be a good value at $300. Overall, owners rate the Glycine Men's Combat Sub Vintage Bronze 42mm Automatic Watch GL0265 well for its comfortable wearability and perceived value.
The Glycine Men's Combat Sub Bronze 42mm Automatic Watch GL0545 is praised for its solid construction and comfortable wearability, with owners highlighting its slim 10.4mm thickness and inward-curving lugs, which contribute to good wearability even on smaller wrists. The bronze case is noted for its appearance, though one owner observed less patination than expected despite ocean exposure, while also finding the 42mm case size large. The lume is reported to last longer than a Seiko SKX007, though its visibility after 15 minutes is less pronounced, and one owner noted slightly underapplied lume at the 6 o'clock position. The watch is available at prices ranging from $300 to over $1000. Overall, owners rate the Glycine Men's Combat Sub Bronze 42mm Automatic Watch GL0545 highly for its comfortable wearability and solid construction at a good price point.
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