Glycine Combat Sub Vintage GL0290vsSquale 1521
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Measurements
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Combat Sub Vintage GL0290
1521
Diameter
42mm
42mm
Thickness
n/a
12.5mm
Water Resistance
200m
500m
highest
Power Reserve
n/a
38h
MSRP
$540
lowest
$1,265
Movement
Sellita SW200-1
Sellita SW200-1
Case
4 specsCrystal & Dial
1 specsMovement
1 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
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Glycine Men's Combat Sub Vintage 42mm Automatic Watch GL0290 is widely praised as a versatile everyday and business-casual watch. Owners appreciate its 42mm case size, which expands their options, and its value at around $300. On balance, owners rate the Glycine Men's Combat Sub Vintage 42mm Automatic Watch GL0290 highly for its versatility and 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.
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