Glycine Combat SubvsSpinnaker Dumas Automatic

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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

Spinnaker Dumas Automatic at true scale

Dumas Automatic

Diameter

42mm

44mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

48mm

Thickness

10.4mm

lowest

15mm

Water Resistance

200m

300m

highest

MSRP

$540

$239

lowest

Movement

Sellita SW200-1

Seiko NH35

Case

5 specs
Diameter
42mm
44mm
Thickness
10.45mm
15mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
48mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
300m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
n/a
Blue

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
Seiko NH35

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$540
$239
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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.

Spinnaker Dumas Automatic

Owners widely praise the Spinnaker Dumas Automatic for its robust build quality, attractive textured blue dial, and excellent finishing for its price point. The watch is noted for its comfortable wearability, attributed to a short lug-to-lug distance, and owners report positive experiences with the Seiko NH35 movement. Some owners mention a mineral crystal instead of sapphire, a bracelet with a learning curve, and a crown that feels slightly small. Overall, owners rate the Spinnaker Dumas Automatic highly for its aesthetic appeal and solid construction at a fair price.