Glycine Combat Sub SportvsMarin Instruments Steel Skin-Diver S
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Measurements
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Combat Sub Sport

Steel Skin-Diver S
Diameter
39mm
39mm
Thickness
11.2mm
n/a
Water Resistance
300m
highest
200m
Power Reserve
41h
n/a
MSRP
$540
lowest
$1,295
Movement
Sellita SW200-1
Sellita SW200-1
Case
3 specsCrystal & Dial
2 specsMovement
1 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.
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.
Owners widely praise the Marin Instruments Steel Skin-Diver S for its balanced, sporty, and original design, with many finding its 39mm case size and 20mm lugs ideal for comfortable daily wear, even on smaller wrists. Reviewers highlight its practical and legible dial, a smooth 60-click bezel with excellent BGW9 lume, and a flat case profile with sharp lugs reminiscent of vintage skin divers. One owner notes the dial text "SKIN-DIVER" is a bit contrived, while another finds the watch to be of similar quality to many other divers and not particularly noteworthy. Testing showed accuracy around +5 seconds per day, powered by a Sellita SW200-1 movement. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Marin Instruments Steel Skin-Diver S highly for its wearability and vintage-inspired design at its price point.
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