Glycine Men's Combat Sub 42mm Automatic Watch GL0528vsSugess Titanium S430.NH38


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Measurements
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Men's Combat Sub 42mm Automatic Watch GL0528

Titanium S430.NH38
Diameter
42mm
39mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
46.8mm
Thickness
10.4mm
n/a
Water Resistance
200m
200m
MSRP
$515
$260
lowest
Movement
Sellita SW200-1
Seiko NH38
Case
5 specsMovement
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1 specsReviews
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The Glycine Men's Combat Sub 42mm Automatic Watch GL0528 is praised for its wearability, with owners noting its thinness and inward-curving lugs make it comfortable even on smaller wrists, though one owner found the 42mm size borderline too large. Its lume outlasts that of a Seiko SKX007, and the dial is generally considered perfect, with one owner noting a slight underapplication on the 6 o'clock marker. The watch is seen as a versatile everyday and business-casual option, offering good value for a Swiss mechanical dive watch. Overall, owners rate the Glycine Men's Combat Sub 42mm Automatic Watch GL0528 highly for its design and wearability at its price point.
The Sugess Titanium S430.NH38 is widely praised for its value, with owners highlighting its attractive looks and solid build quality. The Seiko NH38 automatic movement is a favored feature, appreciated for its no-date functionality and reliability, seen as an improvement over movements with ghost date positions. Reviewers and owners specifically commend the tight, clicky bezel action with no backplay and the well-executed case finishing. One owner reported no quality control issues, receiving their watch in perfect condition. Overall, owners rate the Sugess Titanium S430.NH38 highly for its aesthetic appeal and dependable movement at its price point.
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