Glycine Combat Sub SportvsMaen Hudson 38 MK5

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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 Combat Sub Sport at true scale

Combat Sub Sport

Maen Hudson 38 MK5 at true scale

Hudson 38 MK5

Diameter

39mm

38mm

Thickness

11.2mm

11mm

lowest

Water Resistance

300m

300m

Power Reserve

41h

n/a

MSRP

$540

lowest

$719

Movement

Sellita SW200-1

Automatic

Case

5 specs
Diameter
39mm
38mm
Thickness
11.2mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
n/a
Lug Width
n/a
16mm
Material
Brass
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
n/a
M1.1.5

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
n/a
Power Reserve
41h
0h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$540
$719
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Reviews

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

Glycine Combat Sub Sport

Owners widely praise the Glycine Men's Combat Sub Sport 39mm Automatic Watch for its solid build, value, and wearability, with many regretting not opting for the 39mm size. Reviewers and owners alike highlight its clean dial, Swiss origin, and thin profile, with one owner noting accuracy at +3 seconds per day and another praising the bezel's click sound as excellent for its price. The watch is considered a strong alternative to more expensive options and offers great value, exceeding expectations for many. Overall, owners rate the Glycine Men's Combat Sub Sport 39mm Automatic Watch highly for its exceptional value and well-executed compact design.

Maen Hudson 38 MK5

The Maen Hudson 38 MK5 is a well-built, vintage-inspired diver with a wearable 38mm case and 300m water resistance. Reviewers praise its improved finishing, new sandblasted dial, and comfortable bracelet with micro-adjust. However, its lume is not very bright despite using X1 Super-LumiNova, and the brushing on the lugs clashes with the endlinks. Some find its overall presence too modest, lacking character to stand out from competitors. On balance, reviewers rate the Maen Hudson 38 MK5 highly for its competent build quality and comfortable wearability at its price point.

From video reviewers

The Maen M1.1.5 features a compact wear profile with a well-articulated bracelet and smooth finishing against the skin. The watch's use of the ETA2824 movement provides reliable accuracy. A potential drawback is the watch's bezel action, described as 'not the smoothest'.