Glycine Combat Sub Box Ceramic 41mmvsSTEELDIVE SD1988
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Measurements
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Combat Sub Box Ceramic 41mm
SD1988
Diameter
41mm
55.7mm
Thickness
n/a
15.2mm
Water Resistance
200m
1200m
highest
MSRP
$705
$339
lowest
Movement
Sellita SW200-1
Seiko NH35
Case
5 specsCrystal & Dial
1 specsMovement
1 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
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The Glycine Men's Combat Sub Box Ceramic 41mm Automatic Watch is considered a top dive watch under $400 by owners, with its 41mm case size and new thickness being preferable to the 41mm version. The watch arrives in a standard presentation box. Overall, owners rate the Glycine Men's Combat Sub Box Ceramic 41mm Automatic Watch highly for its value proposition in the sub-$400 dive watch category.
Owners widely praise the STEELDIVE SD1988's case finishing, noting it is surprisingly good for the $180 price point, with circular brushing on top and notably better linear brushing on the case back. The lume is also considered excellent. The watch features a Seiko NH35 automatic movement and has a 1200m water resistance rating. Its large 55.7mm case size is noted as a potential challenge for photography. On balance, owners rate the STEELDIVE SD1988 highly for its exceptional value, particularly the finishing and lume at its accessible price.
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