Glycine Combat Sub SportvsMarin Instruments Standard Skin-Diver

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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

Marin Instruments Standard Skin-Diver at true scale

Standard Skin-Diver

Diameter

39mm

39mm

Thickness

11.2mm

n/a

Water Resistance

300m

highest

200m

Power Reserve

41h

n/a

MSRP

$540

lowest

$1,050

Movement

Sellita SW200-1

Sellita SW200-1

Case

3 specs
Thickness
11.2mm
n/a
Material
Brass
n/a
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
n/a
Dial Color
n/a
Black

Movement

1 specs
Power Reserve
41h
0h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$540
$1,050
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Reviews

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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.

Marin Instruments Standard Skin-Diver

Owners widely praise the Marin Instruments Standard Skin-Diver for its comfortable 39mm case size and versatile 20mm lug width, with reviewers highlighting its practical, legible design featuring a matte black dial and excellent BGW9 lume. The bezel action is described as a smooth, precise 60-click, and the watch is powered by a reliable Sellita SW200-1 automatic movement. Some owners find the lume adequate but not class-leading compared to other brands, and one reviewer noted the "SKIN-DIVER" text on the dial as contrived. The price point, around US$1,150 to US$1,295, is considered appropriate for its value by some, while others view it as the largest con. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Marin Instruments Standard Skin-Diver highly for its well-balanced design and wearability at its price point.

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