Glycine Combat Sub SportvsOllech & Wajs 8001 Havana

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Measurements
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Combat Sub Sport

8001 Havana
Diameter
39mm
39.5mm
Thickness
11.2mm
lowest
12.7mm
Water Resistance
300m
300m
Power Reserve
41h
44h
highest
MSRP
$540
lowest
$2,515
Movement
Sellita SW200-1
Soprod Newton P092
Case
4 specsCrystal & Dial
1 specsMovement
2 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.
The Olech & Wajs Watches 8001 HAVANA is praised for its robust, 1970s-inspired design and COSC-certified Soprod Newton P092 movement. Reviewers note its sharp-edged, brutalist case and integrated bracelet, with some finding the finishing rough rather than elegant. The bracelet's first links lack articulation, leading to an uncomfortable fit for smaller wrists and a significant effective lug-to-lug measurement, despite the bracelet offering a useful 18mm extension. The watch is considered a unique and horologically competent alternative within its category, offering good build and value. Overall, reviewers rate the Olech & Wajs Watches 8001 HAVANA positively for its distinctive design and dependable movement, though fit on smaller wrists is a noted drawback.
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