Glycine Combat Sub VintagevsOceaneva Deep Marine Explorer II Damascus Steel

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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

Oceaneva Deep Marine Explorer II Damascus Steel at true scale

Deep Marine Explorer II Damascus Steel

Diameter

42mm

42mm

Thickness

12.5mm

lowest

14.8mm

Water Resistance

200m

1250m

highest

Power Reserve

38h

n/a

MSRP

$540

lowest

$1,199

Movement

Sellita SW200-1

Sellita SW200-1

Case

5 specs
Thickness
12.5mm
14.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
n/a
Finish
n/a
n/a
Water Resistance
200m
1250m
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
$1,199
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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.

Oceaneva Deep Marine Explorer II Damascus Steel

Owners widely praise the Oceaneva Deep Marine Explorer II Damascus Steel for its exceptional value, with one owner noting its COSC-equivalent performance and smoother second-hand sweep compared to more expensive watches, leading them to purchase a second unit. The watch features a distinctive "pattern welded steel" case, bezel, crown, and buckle. One owner wears their white dial version daily and highlights the brand's YouTube demonstrations of pressure and condensation testing. Overall, owners rate the Oceaneva Deep Marine Explorer II Damascus Steel highly for its unique Damascus steel construction and impressive performance at its price point.