Which is cheaper, the Glycine Combat Sub Vintage or the Longines SPIRIT ZULU TIME?

At MSRP the Glycine Combat Sub Vintage is the cheaper of the two at $1,750, against $3,550 for the Longines SPIRIT ZULU TIME — a $1,800 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which has better water resistance, the Glycine Combat Sub Vintage or the Longines SPIRIT ZULU TIME?

The Glycine Combat Sub Vintage is rated to 200m versus 100m for the Longines SPIRIT ZULU TIME.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Glycine Combat Sub Vintage or the Longines SPIRIT ZULU TIME?

The Longines SPIRIT ZULU TIME carries a 72-hour power reserve against 38 hours on the Glycine Combat Sub Vintage.

What movement does the Glycine Combat Sub Vintage run compared to the Longines SPIRIT ZULU TIME?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Glycine Combat Sub Vintage uses the SW200-1 and the Longines SPIRIT ZULU TIME uses the L844.4.

Side by side

Glycine Combat Sub VintagevsLongines SPIRIT ZULU TIME

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Glycine Combat Sub Vintage

GL0259

MSRP $1,750

Longines SPIRIT ZULU TIME

L3.812.4.50.6

MSRP $3,550

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Combat Sub Vintage42mm

SPIRIT ZULU TIME42mm

Power Reserve

Combat Sub Vintage38h

SPIRIT ZULU TIME72h

Water Resistance

Combat Sub Vintage200m

SPIRIT ZULU TIME100m

MSRP

Combat Sub Vintage$1,750

SPIRIT ZULU TIME$3,550

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

4 specs

Crystal Shape

—

AR Coating

—

Both sides

Indices

—

Applied Arabic numerals

Lume

Luminous

Super-LumiNova

Movement

7 specs

Caliber

SW200-1

L844.4

Beat Rate

28,800 vph

25,200 vph

Power Reserve

38h

72h

Jewels

Hacking

Yes

Hand-winding

Yes

Complications

Date

Hours, minutes, seconds and date, 24 hours hand with time zone mechanism

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,750

$3,550

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

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.

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Longines SPIRIT ZULU TIME

Owners widely praise the Longines SPIRIT ZULU TIME for its refined finishing, attractive dial with gilt elements, and smooth winding action. Reviewers highlight its handsome and versatile design, with some noting the 39mm variant offers comfortable wearability. The L844.4 movement provides a 72-hour power reserve and COSC certification. Some owners find the bracelet lacks sufficient micro-adjustment and prefer a weightier feel, while others note the 41mm or 42mm case sizes may be large for smaller wrists. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Longines SPIRIT ZULU TIME highly for its excellent finishing and appealing design at its price point.

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