Glycine Combat Sub VintagevsPhoibos Great Wall
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Measurements
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Combat Sub Vintage
Great Wall
Diameter
42mm
42mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
48mm
Thickness
12.5mm
12mm
lowest
Water Resistance
200m
300m
highest
Power Reserve
38h
n/a
MSRP
$540
$465
lowest
Movement
Sellita SW200-1
Miyota 9015
Case
5 specsCrystal & Dial
5 specsMovement
5 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.
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.
The slim 10.5mm thickness is a consensus strength. Reviewers noted the two-tone option as an aesthetic appeal. No consensus weakness was identified.
Owners widely praise the Phoibos Great Wall for its solid build quality and impressive wrist presence, noting the metallic 3D brick pattern on the dial. On balance, owners rate the Phoibos Great Wall highly for its robust construction and distinctive dial design.
The watch's lume is a significant strength, described as "crazy lume" and a "lume monster." Reviewers noted the bezel action as a positive point. One reviewer mentioned a weakness with the bracelet, but details were not provided.
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