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Glycine Combat Sub VintagevsRolex Submariner Date

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Combat Sub Vintage
GlycineCombat Sub Vintage
MSRP $1,750
Submariner Date
RolexSubmariner Date
MSRP $19,450
What people say

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Glycine Combat Sub Vintage

Owners widely praise the Glycine Combat Sub Vintage for its excellent proportions and slim profile. One owner notes the lume pip on the chapter ring is slightly off-color. The power reserve is reported as inconsistent. Overall, owners rate the Glycine Combat Sub Vintage highly for its value and slim wearability.

Rolex Submariner Date

The Rolex Submariner Date is widely discussed for its functional date complication and iconic cyclops lens, which some owners find essential for daily use and a classic Rolex feature, while others prefer the cleaner, more symmetrical aesthetic of the no-date version. Some owners consider the Submariner Date a versatile, lifelong watch that holds its value, though one owner reported boredom after five months. On balance, owners are divided on the cyclops and date function, with a significant portion favoring the no-date model for its dial symmetry and historical appeal.

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Combat Sub Vintage42mm
Submariner Date41mm
Power Reserve
Combat Sub Vintage38h
Submariner Date70h
Water Resistance
Combat Sub Vintage200m
Submariner Date300m
MSRP
Combat Sub Vintage$1,750
Submariner Date$19,450

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Diameter
42mm
41mm
Thickness
12.5mm
Lug Width
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Rolesor
Finish
18 kt yellow gold
Water Resistance
200m
300m
Caseback
Monobloc middle case, screw-down case back and winding crown

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Dial Color
Black
Blue
Indices
Index
Lume
Luminous
Chromalight

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
3235
Power Reserve
38h
70h
Jewels
25
31

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,750
$19,450
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