Glycine Combat Sub SportvsZelos Mako 4

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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

Zelos Mako 4 at true scale

Mako 4

Diameter

39mm

40mm

Thickness

n/a

12.2mm

Water Resistance

300m

300m

MSRP

$540

lowest

$599

Movement

Sellita SW200-1

Miyota 9015

Case

5 specs
Diameter
39mm
40mm
Thickness
n/a
12.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
n/a
Lug Width
n/a
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
n/a
Diver - Flare

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
Miyota 9015

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$540
$599
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Glycine Combat Sub Sport

The Glycine Men's Combat Sub Sport 39mm Automatic Watch GL0409 is widely praised for its value, with owners noting it as a strong alternative to more expensive Swiss watches. Its 39mm case size is highlighted for its wearability and sleek design, making it a preferred choice for many. One owner found the watch to be a great value at $299.99. A minor point of contention is a slight color mismatch between the lume pip and dial lume. Overall, owners rate the Glycine Men's Combat Sub Sport 39mm Automatic Watch GL0409 highly for its design and value proposition.

Zelos Mako 4

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.