Glycine Men's Combat Sub Sport 39mm Automatic Watch GL0404vsPhoibos Storm Corsair

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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 Sport 39mm Automatic Watch GL0404 at true scale

Men's Combat Sub Sport 39mm Automatic Watch GL0404

Phoibos Storm Corsair at true scale

Storm Corsair

Diameter

39mm

40mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

46mm

Thickness

n/a

11.5mm

Water Resistance

300m

highest

200m

MSRP

$540

$480

lowest

Movement

Sellita SW200-1

Miyota 9015

Case

5 specs
Diameter
39mm
40mm
Thickness
n/a
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
46mm
Lug Width
n/a
20mm
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
n/a
Yes
Dial Color
n/a
Green
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
Miyota 9015

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$540
$480
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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 Sport 39mm Automatic Watch GL0404

Owners widely praise the Glycine Men's Combat Sub Sport 39mm Automatic Watch GL0404 for its sleek 39mm case size, making it a desirable option for those seeking a well-proportioned Swiss watch with a Sellita movement and sapphire crystal. One owner notes the value proposition, while another highlights its solid build as a precision tool. However, some owners express a preference for a brushed finish on the bracelet's center links, with one modifying theirs. A minor aesthetic critique points to a slight color mismatch between the lume pip on the chapter ring and the dial lume. Overall, owners rate the Glycine Men's Combat Sub Sport 39mm Automatic Watch GL0404 highly for its wearability and value.

Phoibos Storm Corsair

Owners widely praise the Phoibos Storm Corsair for its exceptional quality and value, with one owner finding it superior to Seiko and Citizen watches up to 350€. The lume is consistently highlighted as excellent and very bright, matching product images, though its afterglow duration is considered short. Some owners report the bracelet feels cheap, contrasting with the watch's overall quality feel and impressive lume. One owner noted an internal bezel misalignment, identifying it as a factory defect. Overall, owners rate the Phoibos Storm Corsair highly for its impressive lume and quality for the price.

From video reviewers

The dual-crown design for the internal rotating bezel is a noted strength. The lume performance, specifically the Black Super-LumiNova, was not clearly defined. Reviewers were split on whether the case design and bracelet were strong points for the price.