Glycine Men's Combat Sub Sport 39mm Automatic WatchvsSecond Hour Shoal Deep

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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

Second Hour Shoal Deep at true scale

Shoal Deep

Diameter

39mm

42.5mm

Thickness

11.2mm

lowest

13.8mm

Water Resistance

300m

300m

Power Reserve

41h

n/a

MSRP

$540

$365

lowest

Movement

Sellita SW200-1

Miyota 9039

Case

2 specs
Diameter
39mm
42.5mm
Thickness
11.2mm
13.76mm

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
n/a
Dial Color
n/a
n/a

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
Miyota 9039
Power Reserve
41h
0h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$540
$365
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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.

Second Hour Shoal Deep

The Second Hour Shoal Deep — Second Hour is praised for its value, dynamic orange dial, and beads of rice bracelet. Owners note subtle color differences between the hardened steel and case, and suggest the bracelet would be more cohesive with endlinks matching the case texture. One owner dislikes the dial and caseback design, preferring a no-date movement and questioning the utility of a 12-hour bezel on a dive watch, finding it lacks a minute/seconds track. Overall, owners rate the Second Hour Shoal Deep — Second Hour highly for its value and bracelet design.

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