Glycine Unisex Combat Sub 36mm Automatic Watch GL0396vsGlycine Combat Sub Sport

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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 Unisex Combat Sub 36mm Automatic Watch GL0396 at true scale

Unisex Combat Sub 36mm Automatic Watch GL0396

Glycine Combat Sub Sport at true scale

Combat Sub Sport

Diameter

36mm

39mm

Thickness

n/a

11.2mm

Water Resistance

300m

300m

Power Reserve

n/a

38h

MSRP

$540

$540

Movement

Sellita SW200-1

Sellita SW200-1

Case

6 specs
Diameter
36mm
39mm
Thickness
n/a
11.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
n/a
Lug Width
n/a
20mm
Finish
n/a
n/a
Caseback
n/a
n/a

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
n/a
n/a
AR Coating
n/a
n/a
Dial Color
n/a
Black
Indices
n/a
n/a
Lume
None
Luminous

Movement

4 specs
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
0h
38h
Jewels
0
26
Complications
None
Date
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Reviews

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Glycine Unisex Combat Sub 36mm Automatic Watch GL0396

Owners widely praise the 36mm case size of the Glycine Unisex Combat Sub 36mm Automatic Watch GL0396 for its excellent wearability, with one owner noting its comfortable fit on a 6.25-inch wrist due to the 42.5mm lug-to-lug and 12mm thickness. The watch is considered a durable and reliable daily wearer, with one owner reporting it functions as a "tank" after two years of continuous use. Some owners appreciate the dual-tone aesthetic and the 300m water resistance, viewing it as a strong value proposition. However, the bracelet receives mixed feedback, with criticisms including polished center links, a lack of micro-adjustments, and hollow end links, though one owner found the bracelet attractive. Overall, owners rate the Glycine Unisex Combat Sub 36mm Automatic Watch GL0396 highly for its comfortable 36mm wearability and robust build at its price point.

Glycine Combat Sub Sport

Owners widely praise the Glycine Combat Sub Sport for its thinness, with various sources citing measurements between 10.4mm and 10.8mm, and its comfortable wearability due to contoured lugs that make it feel smaller than its 39mm case size. Reviewers and owners consistently highlight its value, with some considering it the best dive watch under $400 and noting its refined finishing and smooth winding action. However, opinions are mixed on its design, with some finding it unique and others plain or questioning its homage status. Lume quality is a point of contention, with some finding it subpar and hard to read at night, while others describe it as marginally better than a Seiko SKX007. Some owners have also reported inconsistent power reserve or stem issues. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Glycine Combat Sub Sport highly for its exceptional thinness and value proposition at the price point.

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