Which is cheaper, the Glycine Combat Sub or the Phoibos Apollo?

At MSRP the Phoibos Apollo is the cheaper of the two at $460, against $1,850 for the Glycine Combat Sub — a $1,390 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Glycine Combat Sub or the Phoibos Apollo?

The Phoibos Apollo wears larger at 39mm versus 36mm for the Glycine Combat Sub — a 3mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Glycine Combat Sub or the Phoibos Apollo?

The Glycine Combat Sub is rated to 300m versus 200m for the Phoibos Apollo.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Glycine Combat Sub or the Phoibos Apollo?

The Phoibos Apollo carries a 40-hour power reserve against 38 hours on the Glycine Combat Sub.

What movement does the Glycine Combat Sub run compared to the Phoibos Apollo?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Glycine Combat Sub uses the SW200-1 and the Phoibos Apollo uses the Miyota 9015.

Side by side

Glycine Combat SubvsPhoibos Apollo

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

Glycine Combat Sub

GL0397

MSRP $1,850

Phoibos Apollo

phoibos-apollo-200m-automatic-diver-watch-py056b-blue

MSRP $460

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Combat Sub36mm

Apollo39mm

Power Reserve

Combat Sub38h

Apollo40h

Water Resistance

Combat Sub300m

Apollo200m

MSRP

Combat Sub$1,850

Apollo$460

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Diameter

36mm

39mm

Thickness

12mm

11mm

Lug-to-Lug

—

46mm

Lug Width

18mm

20mm

Finish

—

Brushed and polished

Water Resistance

300m

200m

Caseback

—

Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs

Crystal Shape

—

Flat

AR Coating

—

Yes

Dial Color

Black

Blue

Indices

—

Applied

Lume

Luminous

Super-LumiNova

Movement

4 specs

Caliber

SW200-1

Miyota 9015

Power Reserve

38h

40h

Jewels

Complications

Date

None

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,850

$460

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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

The Glycine Combat Sub is widely praised for its excellent value, thin case height (ranging from 10.4mm to 10.8mm), and comfortable wearability due to downward-curving lugs, with owners noting its quality and finishing punch well above its price point. Reviewers and owners consistently highlight its smooth bezel action, crisp font, and a unique aesthetic that avoids being a direct homage. However, criticisms include sub-par lume that is difficult to read in low light and an inconsistent power reserve, with some owners suggesting it may require servicing. Opinions are split on the 42mm size, with some finding it perfect and others preferring a smaller variant. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Glycine Combat Sub highly for its exceptional thinness and quality finishing at its price point.

The Phoibos Apollo is widely praised for its unique design, outstanding lume, and lightweight titanium build, with owners highlighting its comfortable 41mm wearability and value powered by a Miyota 9015 movement. Some find the "rocket" hand design hinders quick time-telling, and the bracelet does not taper. A few owners consider its price point high relative to other titanium and bronze offerings. Overall, owners rate the Phoibos Apollo highly for its distinctive aesthetic and excellent lume at the price.

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