Glycine Combat Sub VintagevsMicromilspec Mad as a smokejumper

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Glycine Combat Sub Vintage

Ref. GL0259·MSRP $540

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Micromilspec Mad as a smokejumper

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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.

Combat Sub Vintage

Mad as a smokejumper

Diameter

Across the case, crown excluded.

42mm

Thickness

How it sits under a cuff.

12.5mm

12mm

lowest

Water Resistance

Rated in meters.

200m

Power Reserve

How long it runs off the wrist.

38h

n/a

MSRP

Sticker price, new.

$540

n/a

Movement

What drives the hands.

Sellita SW200-1

Spec

Combat Sub Vintage

Mad as a smokejumper

Case

5 specs

Thickness

12.5mm

12mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

Lug Width

22mm

n/a

Finish

n/a

Caseback

n/a

Crystal & Dial

5 specs

Crystal Shape

n/a

AR Coating

n/a

Dial Color

Black

n/a

Indices

n/a

Lume

Luminous

None

Movement

4 specs

Beat Rate

28,800 vph

0 vph

Power Reserve

38h

Jewels

Complications

Date

None

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$540

n/a

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Reviews

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

Glycine Combat Sub Vintage

The Glycine Combat Sub Vintage is widely praised by owners for its perfect proportions and slim profile, with one owner noting a thinness of 10.4mm. The unique, non-homage design is a significant draw. However, some owners report sub-par lume and inconsistent power reserve. One owner of a 39mm variant also noted a slightly off-color lume pip on the chapter ring. Overall, owners rate the Glycine Combat Sub Vintage highly for its wearability and distinct design at its price point.

From video reviewers

The slim 10.5mm thickness is a consensus strength. Reviewers noted the two-tone option as an aesthetic appeal. No consensus weakness was identified.

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Micromilspec Mad as a smokejumper

Owners widely praise the Micromilspec Mad as a smokejumper for its Grade 5 Titanium construction, light weight, and impressive finishing for its price point, with one owner calling the Sellita SW200-1 movement "an absolute dream" and designating the watch their daily driver. However, one owner questioned the "mil spec" designation, noting its 100m water resistance. On balance, owners rate the Micromilspec Mad as a smokejumper highly for its exceptional value and build quality at its price.

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