Glycine Combat Sub SportvsSTEELDIVE SD1988

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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

STEELDIVE SD1988 at true scale

SD1988

Diameter

39mm

55.7mm

Thickness

11.2mm

lowest

15.2mm

Water Resistance

300m

1200m

highest

Power Reserve

41h

n/a

MSRP

$540

$339

lowest

Movement

Sellita SW200-1

Seiko NH35

Case

5 specs
Diameter
39mm
55.7mm
Thickness
11.2mm
15.2mm
Lug Width
n/a
22mm
Material
Brass
Ceramic
Water Resistance
300m
1200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
n/a
n/a

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
Seiko NH35
Power Reserve
41h
0h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$540
$339
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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.

STEELDIVE SD1988

Owners widely praise the STEELDIVE SD1988's case finishing, noting it is surprisingly good for the $180 price point, with circular brushing on top and notably better linear brushing on the case back. The lume is also considered excellent. The watch features a Seiko NH35 automatic movement and has a 1200m water resistance rating. Its large 55.7mm case size is noted as a potential challenge for photography. On balance, owners rate the STEELDIVE SD1988 highly for its exceptional value, particularly the finishing and lume at its accessible price.