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


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Measurements
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Men's Combat Sub Sport 39mm Automatic Watch

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 specsCrystal & Dial
2 specsMovement
2 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
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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.
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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