Glycine Combat Sub SportvsZelos Mako 4
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Measurements
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Combat Sub Sport

Mako 4
Diameter
39mm
40mm
Thickness
11.2mm
lowest
12.2mm
Water Resistance
300m
300m
Power Reserve
41h
n/a
MSRP
$540
lowest
$599
Movement
Sellita SW200-1
Miyota 9015
Case
5 specsCrystal & Dial
2 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.
Owners widely praise the Zelos Mako 4's dial finishing and unique bezel insert options. Reviewers note impressive case finishing for the price, with a boxed sapphire crystal and wavy dial texture contributing to a vintage aesthetic. One owner reports the crown can be difficult to grip, and the winding mechanism offers resistance when screwing it down. Accuracy figures vary, with one report of -0.3 seconds per day and another owner noting a range from +1/+2 to about -6 seconds per day. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Zelos Mako 4 highly for its distinctive dial work and case finishing at its price point.
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