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Glycine Combat SubvsTissot PR516

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What people say

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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.

Tissot PR516

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Tissot PR516 for its vintage-inspired dial, robust case finishing, and the horological substance offered at its price point, with some noting its 38mm size and historical connections as highlights. The manual-wind movement is frequently cited for its 68-hour power reserve and modern technology. However, the watch's 14mm thickness and substantial lug-to-lug distance are noted as potentially making it wear large on smaller wrists. Some owners find the dial bland and the fixed bezel disappointing, while others criticize the basic stamped clasp and simplistic movement finishing visible through the display caseback. On balance, owners and reviewers consider the Tissot PR516 a compelling heritage-inspired sports watch, particularly for its value and vintage motorsport aesthetic.

From video reviewers

The value proposition against competitors is a shared strength. Reviewers did not agree on the case size, with mentions of 40mm and 38mm.

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Combat Sub36mm
PR51638mm
Power Reserve
Combat Sub38h
PR51680h
Water Resistance
Combat Sub300m
PR516100m
MSRP
Combat Sub$1,850
PR516$825

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Diver
Sport
Diameter
36mm
38mm
Thickness
12mm
11.18mm
Lug-to-Lug
37mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Finish
Water Resistance
300m
100m
Caseback

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
Black
White
Indices
Indexes
Lume
Luminous
Super-LumiNova ®

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
Tissot Powermatic 80
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
38h
80h
Jewels
26
0
Complications
Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,850
$825
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