Glycine Men's Combat Sub Sport GMT 42mm Automatic Watch GL0422vsWilliam Wood Valiant

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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 Men's Combat Sub Sport GMT 42mm Automatic Watch GL0422 at true scale

Men's Combat Sub Sport GMT 42mm Automatic Watch GL0422

William Wood Valiant at true scale

Valiant

Diameter

42mm

41mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

49mm

Thickness

n/a

15mm

Water Resistance

200m

highest

100m

MSRP

$2,995

$820

lowest

Movement

Sellita SW330-2

Seiko NH35

Case

6 specs
Diameter
42mm
41mm
Thickness
n/a
15mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
49mm
Lug Width
n/a
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
n/a
Black

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW330-2
Seiko NH35

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,995
$820
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Reviews

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

Glycine Men's Combat Sub Sport GMT 42mm Automatic Watch GL0422

Owners widely praise the Glycine Men's Combat Sub Sport GMT 42mm Automatic Watch GL0422 for its value, build quality, and wearability, with one owner calling it a favorite and well-made. The lume is noted as long-lasting, though one owner found it weak initially and another observed underapplication on the 6 o'clock marker. The bezel action is described as rough and scratchy by one user. While the 42mm case diameter is standard, its 50mm lug-to-lug distance is mitigated by curved lugs, allowing it to wear well on a 7.5" wrist. Overall, owners rate the Glycine Men's Combat Sub Sport GMT 42mm Automatic Watch GL0422 highly for its excellent value and build quality for the price.

William Wood Valiant

Owners praise the William Wood Valiant's unique, conversation-starting design inspired by British Fire Exit signs, featuring a gunmetal gray PVD-coated 41mm steel case and a strap made from recycled fire hose. Reviewers highlight the playful "Fire Exit man" graphics on the day/date indicators and rotor as notable elements. One owner considers the price of over £900 to be excessive. The watch uses a Seiko NH35 automatic movement and is water-resistant to 100 meters. On balance, owners and reviewers appreciate the William Wood Valiant for its distinctive theme and use of upcycled materials, despite some finding the price high.

From video reviewers

The case finishing is praised for its unique use of upcycled firefighting materials. The price is considered high relative to the movement specifications.