Glycine Men's Combat Sub Vintage 42mm Automatic Watch GL0417vsLIV Watches GX-Diver's 44mm Ocean Blue 2.0

Owners widely praise the Glycine Men's Combat Sub Vintage 42mm Automatic Watch GL0417 for its solid build and sharp looks, noting its thin profile contributes to comfortable wearability. The lume is reported to last longer than a Seiko SKX007's, though one owner observed the 6 o'clock marker lume was slightly underapplied and the overall lume appeared weak in a brief test. The watch draws inspiration from vintage Rolex Submariner models, incorporating design elements from various references. Some owners express a desire for a triangle on the bezel pip, and one owner hopes for improvements to hollow end links compared to previous Combat models. Overall, owners rate the Glycine Men's Combat Sub Vintage 42mm Automatic Watch GL0417 highly for its vintage-inspired design and comfortable, thin wearability.

Owners widely praise the LIV Watches GX-Diver's 44mm Ocean Blue 2.0's unique dial color and texture, noting its surprising versatility with different straps. However, some in the community consider the dials too busy, with the chronographs being a particular design concern, though the divers are seen as slightly better. On balance, owners appreciate the GX-Diver's style and quality, particularly its unique dial.