Glycine Men's Combat Sub Sport 39mm Automatic WatchvsPhoibos Voyager

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Measurements
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Men's Combat Sub Sport 39mm Automatic Watch

Voyager
Diameter
39mm
39mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
45mm
Thickness
11.2mm
lowest
13.5mm
Water Resistance
300m
highest
200m
Power Reserve
41h
n/a
MSRP
$540
$299
lowest
Movement
Sellita SW200-1
Seiko NH35
Case
5 specsCrystal & Dial
3 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 Phoibos Voyager is praised for its attractive MOP dial, good overall finishing, and fun octopus logo, with one owner describing it as "brutalist" and "a tank" with well-aligned elements. However, the red lettering on the red date wheel at 6 o'clock is illegible, and the 13.5mm thick case can be prone to accidental knocks. On balance, owners appreciate the Phoibos Voyager for its distinctive dial and robust build quality, despite legibility issues with the date wheel.
The NH34 movement is a significant positive. The lume could be brighter.
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