Glycine Combat Sub Vintage Bronze GL0265vsSquale 1521

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.

Owners widely praise the Squale 1521 for its classic look and robust build, with specific mentions of its wearable 12.5mm thickness and refined case finishing. The 42mm case is noted by some to wear smaller, closer to 40mm, due to short lugs, feeling solid without being too large. However, opinions on the bracelet vary, with some finding it too flashy or stiff, and one owner reported moisture ingress after a shower due to a loose case back. The crown can be difficult to operate due to deep integration, and the 38-hour power reserve is considered old-school but reliable. Overall, owners rate the Squale 1521 highly for its classic design and wearability, despite some reservations about the bracelet and crown.