Glycine Combat SubvsSerket Watch Co Reef X

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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 Combat Sub at true scale

Combat Sub

Serket Watch Co Reef X at true scale

Reef X

Diameter

42mm

42.5mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

49mm

Thickness

10.4mm

lowest

12.7mm

Water Resistance

200m

200m

MSRP

$540

$399

lowest

Movement

Sellita SW200-1

Miyota 8215

Case

3 specs
Diameter
42mm
42.5mm
Thickness
10.45mm
12.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
49mm

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
n/a
Yellow

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
Miyota 8215

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$540
$399
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Reviews

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

Glycine Combat Sub

The Glycine Men's Combat Sub 42mm Automatic Watch GL0534 is praised for its wearability, with owners noting its thinness at 10.4mm and inward-bending lugs make it comfortable even on smaller wrists. Its lume is reported to last longer than a Seiko SKX007's, though one owner observed slight underapplication at 6 o'clock and another found the lume a bit weak in artificial light. Owners found the Glycine Combat Sub 42mm Automatic Watch GL0534 to be a good value, with one purchasing it for $299.99 and another at $300, questioning if better value exists under $400. Accuracy is noted as good, though not perfect, by one owner. Overall, owners rate the Glycine Men's Combat Sub 42mm Automatic Watch GL0534 highly for its wearability and value at the price point.

Serket Watch Co Reef X

Owners praise the Serket Watch Co Reef X for its tool-less bezel and bracelet swap system, allowing for frequent customization. One owner notes the watch looks great and matches images. The bezel is described as huge, comparable to the Marathon SAR. One owner found the receipt paper quality to be off. Overall, owners rate the Serket Watch Co Reef X highly for its customization features and aesthetic appeal.