Glycine Men's Combat Sub Sport 39mm Automatic WatchvsThorn 40mm NH35A Diver Automatic Watch

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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

Thorn 40mm NH35A Diver Automatic Watch at true scale

40mm NH35A Diver Automatic Watch

Diameter

39mm

40mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

47.8mm

Thickness

11.2mm

lowest

13.6mm

Water Resistance

300m

highest

200m

Power Reserve

41h

n/a

MSRP

$540

$179

lowest

Movement

Sellita SW200-1

PT5000

Case

6 specs
Diameter
39mm
40mm
Thickness
11.2mm
13.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
47.8mm
Lug Width
n/a
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L stainless steel
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
n/a
n/a

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
PT5000
Power Reserve
41h
0h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$540
$179
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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.

Thorn 40mm NH35A Diver Automatic Watch

Owners widely praise the Thorn 40mm NH35A Diver Automatic Watch for its impressive case finishing, featuring sharp polished chamfers and nice brushing, along with great lume and excellent wrist presence due to its 40mm case and ideal lug-to-lug measurement. The vintage aesthetic with yellowish hands and old-fashioned dial details is also a highlight, as is the explorer dial. The watch is considered well-made and offered at a great price, with the NH35 movement and 120-click bezel being impressive features. However, some owners note that the dial text on certain models does not match the logo style, and one owner reported the water resistance as 30M splash proof, not 300M. Some owners also report the watch as incredibly fragile. On balance, owners rate the Thorn 40mm NH35A Diver Automatic Watch highly for its finishing, vintage aesthetic, and value at the price point.

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