Glycine Men's Combat Sub 46mm Automatic Watch GL0280vsGlycine Combat Sub Sport

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Measurements
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Men's Combat Sub 46mm Automatic Watch GL0280

Combat Sub Sport
Diameter
46mm
42mm
Thickness
10.2mm
lowest
10.4mm
Water Resistance
300m
highest
200m
Power Reserve
n/a
38h
MSRP
$515
lowest
$540
Movement
Sellita SW200-1
Sellita SW200-1
Case
6 specsCrystal & Dial
4 specsMovement
4 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.
Owners widely appreciate the Glycine Men's Combat Sub 46mm Automatic Watch GL0280 for its excellent value, with one owner purchasing it for $299.99 and another considering it a great entry-level Swiss Made diver. The watch is noted for its design and wearability, with one owner finding the 46mm case to be large but thinner and lower profile than a 44mm Casio Duro, making it suitable as a weekend beater. Its lume is reported to last longer than a Seiko SKX007's. Some owners find it difficult to source a bracelet for the watch. Overall, owners rate the Glycine Men's Combat Sub 46mm Automatic Watch GL0280 highly for its value and wearability as an affordable Swiss Made diver.
Owners widely praise the Glycine Combat Sub Sport for its exceptional value, often found under $400, its solid build with brushed finishing, and its notably thin case profile, with many sources citing dimensions around 10.4mm to 10.8mm, making it comfortable and wearable. Reviewers and owners consistently highlight its unique, non-homage aesthetic and excellent timekeeping, with some reporting accuracy within +1/+2 seconds per day, though one owner noted their Sellita SW200 movement ran at approximately +6 to +9 seconds per day. Some owners dislike the "COMBAT" text on the dial and find the lume sub-par, while others note inconsistent power reserve not always reaching the advertised 42 hours. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Glycine Combat Sub Sport highly for its outstanding value and comfortable, thin wearability.
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