Glycine Combat Sub Sport GMT BronzevsRolex Sky-Dweller

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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 Sport GMT Bronze at true scale

Combat Sub Sport GMT Bronze

Rolex Sky-Dweller at true scale

Sky-Dweller

Diameter

42mm

42mm

Thickness

12mm

n/a

Water Resistance

200m

highest

100m

Power Reserve

48h

72h

highest

MSRP

$795

lowest

$51,400

Movement

Sellita SW330-2

Rolex 9002

Case

7 specs
Thickness
12mm
n/a
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
n/a
Lug Width
22mm
n/a
Material
Bronze
18 kt yellow gold
Finish
n/a
White Rolesor - combination of Oystersteel and white gold
Water Resistance
200m
100m
Caseback
n/a
Monobloc middle case, screw-down case back and winding crown

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
n/a
Flat
AR Coating
n/a
n/a
Indices
n/a
Index
Lume
Luminous
Chromalight

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW330-2
Rolex 9002
Power Reserve
48h
72h
Jewels
25
40
Hacking
No
Yes
Hand-winding
No
Yes
Complications
GMT, Date
GMT, Annual Calendar, Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$795
$51,400
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Reviews

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Glycine Combat Sub Sport GMT Bronze

Owners praise the Glycine Combat Sub Sport GMT Bronze for its exceptional thinness and unique aesthetic, noting its remarkable value when found discounted. However, some owners report sub-par lume that is difficult to read at night and an inconsistent power reserve that may not reach the advertised 42 hours. One owner found it difficult to match straps with the bronze dial and noted that seawater exposure caused rapid, undesirable patina, suggesting avoidance of bronze divers for ocean use. On balance, owners value the Glycine Combat Sub Sport GMT Bronze for its thin profile and aesthetic uniqueness, despite concerns about lume and power reserve consistency.

Rolex Sky-Dweller

Owners widely praise the Rolex Sky-Dweller for its exceptionally good fit and finish, irreproachable attention to detail, and unique, well-executed annual calendar and dual-time zone complications, with many considering it Rolex's most complicated watch and a great value. Some owners find the 42mm case too large or top-heavy, particularly on smaller wrists, while others report it wears surprisingly well. Availability from authorized dealers is a significant issue, with long wait times for popular configurations. On balance, owners rate the Rolex Sky-Dweller highly for its unique complications and build quality, despite some reservations about its size.

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