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Glycine Combat SubvsZelos Starfighter Chronograph

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Combat Sub
GlycineCombat Sub
MSRP $1,850
Starfighter Chronograph
ZelosStarfighter Chronograph
MSRP $1,799

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Combat Sub36mm
Starfighter Chronograph41mm
Power Reserve
Combat Sub38h
Starfighter Chronograph40h
Water Resistance
Combat Sub300m
Starfighter Chronograph50m
MSRP
Combat Sub$1,850
Starfighter Chronograph$1,799

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Diver
Chronograph
Diameter
36mm
41mm
Thickness
12mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
41mm
Lug Width
18mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
300m
50m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Spitfire LE
Indices
Applied
Lume
Luminous
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
SW200-1
ETA 2894 Élaboré
Power Reserve
38h
40h
Jewels
26
25
Complications
Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,850
$1,799

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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.

Zelos Starfighter Chronograph

Owners find the Zelos Starfighter Chronograph appealing, with one noting the beauty of the Aventurine dial and another praising the blue dial and lumed subdials. One owner is selling the watch to acquire other chronographs. Overall, owners appreciate the aesthetic appeal of the Zelos Starfighter Chronograph, particularly its dial options and lumed subdials.

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