Glycine Combat SubvsVaer DS2 Meridian Quartz

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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 Combat Sub at true scale

Combat Sub

Vaer DS2 Meridian Quartz at true scale

DS2 Meridian Quartz

Diameter

40mm

39mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

46mm

Thickness

n/a

10.4mm

Water Resistance

200m

highest

150m

MSRP

$225

lowest

$239

Movement

Quartz

Quartz

Case

6 specs
Diameter
40mm
39mm
Thickness
n/a
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
46mm
Lug Width
n/a
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
150m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
n/a
Black

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$225
$239
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Reviews

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

Glycine Combat Sub

Owners widely praise the Glycine Men's Combat Sub 40mm Quartz Watch GL1062 for its quality and value, describing it as a great grab-and-go daily watch with good finishing and a comfortable bracelet. Reviewers highlight its sleek, thin profile, noting its 10.8mm height and downward-curving lugs contribute to comfortable wearability, even on smaller wrists. The watch features a sapphire crystal and a solid link bracelet with a milled diver's extension. One owner reported their Ronda 515 quartz movement was accurate, while another found the bezel arrived dinged and detached after a light impact. Some owners dislike the Mercedes hands. On balance, owners rate the Glycine Men's Combat Sub 40mm Quartz Watch GL1062 highly for its comfortable wearability and excellent value.

Vaer DS2 Meridian Quartz

The Vaer DS2 Meridian Quartz is widely appreciated for its wearability and value, with owners and reviewers frequently highlighting its 39mm case size as a perfect fit. The watch features a coin-edge bezel and a satisfying 120-click action with minimal back play, and its design is often described as classic. Some owners report long shipping times and poor customer service from the brand. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Vaer DS2 Meridian Quartz highly for its comfortable 39mm sizing and straightforward quartz simplicity.

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