Glycine Combat Sub VintagevsSquale Master x Palombari Comsubin

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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

Squale Master x Palombari Comsubin at true scale

Master x Palombari Comsubin

Diameter

42mm

42mm

Thickness

12.5mm

lowest

16mm

Water Resistance

200m

1200m

highest

Power Reserve

38h

38h

MSRP

$540

lowest

$2,000

Movement

Sellita SW200-1

Sellita SW200-1

Case

7 specs
Thickness
12.5mm
16mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
n/a
Lug Width
22mm
n/a
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium
Finish
n/a
n/a
Water Resistance
200m
1200m
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

3 specs
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Jewels
25
0
Complications
Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$540
$2,000
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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.

Squale Master x Palombari Comsubin

The Squale Master x Palombari Comsubin is praised as a hardcore titanium diver with a sandwich dial for maximum lume and an orange minute hand for legibility. Owners note its 1200m water resistance and around 1600 CHF price point. The 42mm case has a 16mm thickness and 49mm lug-to-lug measurement, which one owner finds chunky and less suited for desk divers, though another calls it stunning on a Master bracelet with an on-the-fly adjustment clasp. One owner considers the included strap to be poor. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Squale Master x Palombari Comsubin highly for its robust dive watch features and value at its price point.

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