Glycine Men's Combat Sub Sport 42mm Automatic Watch GL0486vsYema Diver

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Men's Combat Sub Sport 42mm Automatic Watch GL0486

Diver
Diameter
42mm
39.5mm
Thickness
n/a
10.9mm
Water Resistance
200m
200m
MSRP
$540
lowest
$990
Movement
Sellita SW200-1
Sellita SW200-1
Case
5 specsCrystal & Dial
1 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
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Owners widely praise the Glycine Men's Combat Sub Sport 42mm Automatic Watch GL0486 for its excellent wearability, with a slim 10.4mm case and inward-curving lugs making it comfortable even on smaller wrists. The build quality is considered solid, and many find it offers great value, with one owner noting it as a good placeholder watch that would be easy to resell. The lume is reported to last longer than that of a Seiko SKX007, though one owner observed slight underapplication on the 6 o'clock marker. The bezel pip lacking a triangle is a minor point of contention for one owner. Overall, owners rate the Glycine Men's Combat Sub Sport 42mm Automatic Watch GL0486 highly for its comfortable wearability and solid build at its price point.
One owner reported a water ingress issue on their Yema Diver the first time it got wet in a lake, despite rinsing and inspecting the watch and bezel. Another owner notes this manual wind Yema Diver has a cool patina but is unlikely to be waterproof or gain value. Overall, owners view the Yema Diver as a fun second watch rather than an investment.
The Swiss Sellita movement is a notable feature. Reviewers did not reach a consensus on any weaknesses.
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