Glycine Combat Sub VintagevsMühle-Glashütte S.A.R. Rescue-Timer LUMEN

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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 Vintage at true scale

Combat Sub Vintage

Mühle-Glashütte S.A.R. Rescue-Timer LUMEN at true scale

S.A.R. Rescue-Timer LUMEN

Diameter

42mm

42mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

47.6mm

Thickness

12.5mm

lowest

13.5mm

Water Resistance

200m

1000m

highest

Power Reserve

38h

n/a

MSRP

$540

lowest

$2,395

Movement

Sellita SW200-1

Sellita SW200-1

Case

6 specs
Thickness
12.5mm
13.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
47.6mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Finish
n/a
n/a
Water Resistance
200m
1000m
Caseback
n/a
n/a

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
n/a
n/a
AR Coating
n/a
n/a
Dial Color
Black
n/a
Indices
n/a
n/a
Lume
Luminous
None

Movement

4 specs
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
38h
0h
Jewels
25
0
Complications
Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$540
$2,395
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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.

Mühle-Glashütte S.A.R. Rescue-Timer LUMEN

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Mühle-Glashütte S.A.R. Rescue-Timer LUMEN for its exceptional legibility, particularly its full-lume dial, and its robust, tool-like build that wears smaller than its 42mm case. Some owners report it as a fantastic daily beater that wears surprisingly well. One owner expressed concern about the potential long-term degradation and chipping of the rubber, questioning its impact shock resistance design, while another found the included textile strap to be too short, stiff, and cheap-looking. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Mühle-Glashütte S.A.R. Rescue-Timer LUMEN highly for its legibility and rugged, well-wearing design.