Glycine Men's Combat Sub Sport 39mm Automatic WatchvsIXDAO 5305 Elegant Professional Dive Watch V3-California dial

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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 Men's Combat Sub Sport 39mm Automatic Watch at true scale

Men's Combat Sub Sport 39mm Automatic Watch

IXDAO 5305 Elegant Professional Dive Watch V3-California dial at true scale

5305 Elegant Professional Dive Watch V3-California dial

Diameter

39mm

39.5mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

48mm

Thickness

11.2mm

lowest

12.2mm

Water Resistance

300m

highest

200m

Power Reserve

41h

n/a

MSRP

$540

$259

lowest

Movement

Sellita SW200-1

Sellita SW200-1

Case

4 specs
Diameter
39mm
39.5mm
Thickness
11.2mm
12.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
48mm
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Movement

1 specs
Power Reserve
41h
0h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$540
$259
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Reviews

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Glycine Men's Combat Sub Sport 39mm Automatic Watch

Owners widely praise the Glycine Men's Combat Sub Sport 39mm Automatic Watch for its excellent value, with many considering it the best watch they own for its price point. Its solid build, reliability, and attractive design are frequently highlighted, alongside a surprisingly thin profile and comfortable wearability for daily use. Some owners report accurate timekeeping around +3 seconds per day, and the bezel action is described as satisfyingly clicky. One owner notes that their 4-year-old Glycine Combat Sub still exhibits excellent quality. The 39mm size is particularly favored for its sleekness and versatility, with some regretting not choosing it over larger variants. On balance, owners rate the Glycine Men's Combat Sub Sport 39mm Automatic Watch highly for its exceptional value and well-executed design.

IXDAO 5305 Elegant Professional Dive Watch V3-California dial

Owners widely report issues with bezel alignment on the IXDAO 5305 Elegant Professional Dive Watch V3-California dial, with one owner deeming it within acceptable limits for mass production while another kept the watch due to its value despite the misalignment. Some owners note looser tolerances can be expected from watches on certain platforms, and one owner found uneven finishing on case sides. One owner swapped the stock Milanese bracelet due to clasp concerns, though another reported no bezel backplay. Overall, owners find the IXDAO 5305 Elegant Professional Dive Watch V3-California dial offers good value for its price, despite potential quality control inconsistencies.

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