Glycine Men's Combat Sub Bronze 42mm Automatic Watch GL0389vsSpinnaker Bradner Automatic

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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 Men's Combat Sub Bronze 42mm Automatic Watch GL0389 at true scale

Men's Combat Sub Bronze 42mm Automatic Watch GL0389

Spinnaker Bradner Automatic at true scale

Bradner Automatic

Diameter

42mm

42mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

50mm

Thickness

n/a

15mm

Water Resistance

200m

highest

180m

MSRP

$650

$179

lowest

Movement

Sellita SW200-1

Miyota 8215

Case

5 specs
Thickness
n/a
15mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
50mm
Lug Width
n/a
22mm
Material
Bronze
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
180m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
n/a
Tidal Blue

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
Miyota 8215

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$650
$179
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Reviews

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

Glycine Men's Combat Sub Bronze 42mm Automatic Watch GL0389

Owners widely praise the Glycine Men's Combat Sub Bronze 42mm Automatic Watch GL0389 for its solid construction, comfortable wearability, and excellent value, particularly when found below $500. The bronze case and automatic movement are frequently highlighted as key features. One owner notes the lume lasts longer than a Seiko SKX007's, though the SKX007's hour indices were more visible after 15 minutes. After three years, one owner reports the watch has been a reliable workhorse, enduring aggressive wear and harsh conditions without issue. On balance, owners rate the Glycine Men's Combat Sub Bronze 42mm Automatic Watch GL0389 highly for its exceptional value and robust performance.

Spinnaker Bradner Automatic

Owners widely praise the Spinnaker Bradner's vibrant dial options and excellent lume on both indices and bezel, with one reviewer calling the textured dial's fine details and color-matched bezel lume a work of art. The bezel action is described as extremely crisp. However, some finishing on the minute ring is imprecise, and the inner bezel crown rotates too easily, with one owner finding the clasp unsatisfactory. The watch uses a Seiko NH35 automatic movement and is 42mm in case size with 180m water resistance. On balance, owners rate the Spinnaker Bradner highly for its eye-catching design and lume at its price point.

From video reviewers

The Spinnaker Atlantic Blue's reliable Seiko NH35 automatic movement is a key strength. The watch's lume performance is somewhat lacking, which may be a trade-off for some buyers. Reviewers disagree on the watch's bezel action, with one reviewer praising it as smooth and precise, while the other two do not mention it.