Glycine Men's Combat Sub Sport 39mm Automatic WatchvsZelos Swordfish 40mm Tantalum Limited Edition

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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

Zelos Swordfish 40mm Tantalum Limited Edition at true scale

Swordfish 40mm Tantalum Limited Edition

Diameter

39mm

40mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

46mm

Thickness

11.2mm

lowest

12mm

Water Resistance

300m

highest

200m

Power Reserve

41h

n/a

MSRP

$540

lowest

$1,499

Movement

Sellita SW200-1

Seiko NH35

Case

5 specs
Diameter
39mm
40mm
Thickness
11.2mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
46mm
Lug Width
n/a
20mm
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
AR Coating
n/a
Yes

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
Seiko NH35
Power Reserve
41h
0h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$540
$1,499
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

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.

Zelos Swordfish 40mm Tantalum Limited Edition

Owners widely praise the Zelos Swordfish 40mm Tantalum Limited Edition for its solid build, awesome bracelet, firm bezel clicks, and great lume. Reviewers highlight the textured sandwich dial, case profile, bracelet quality, and bezel action, calling it a strong value. Some owners note the 40mm case wears well, though a few prefer it slightly larger, and one reviewer found the crown diameter could be larger. The Seiko NH35 movement's accuracy is noted as a potential drawback by one source. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Zelos Swordfish 40mm Tantalum Limited Edition highly for its impressive build quality and value proposition.