Glycine Combat Sub SportvsManufaktur Waldhoff Atlas GMT

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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 at true scale

Combat Sub Sport

Manufaktur Waldhoff Atlas GMT at true scale

Atlas GMT

Diameter

39mm

41mm

Thickness

11.2mm

lowest

13.5mm

Water Resistance

300m

300m

Power Reserve

38h

41h

highest

MSRP

$540

lowest

$548

Movement

Sellita SW200-1

Seiko NH34

Case

4 specs
Diameter
39mm
41mm
Thickness
11.2mm
13.5mm
Finish
n/a
n/a
Caseback
n/a
n/a

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
n/a
n/a
AR Coating
n/a
Yes
Dial Color
Black
n/a
Indices
n/a
n/a
Lume
Luminous
C3

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
Seiko NH34
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
38h
41h
Jewels
26
0
Complications
Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$540
$548
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Reviews

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

Glycine Combat Sub Sport

Owners widely praise the Glycine Combat Sub Sport for its thinness, with various sources citing measurements between 10.4mm and 10.8mm, and its comfortable wearability due to contoured lugs that make it feel smaller than its 39mm case size. Reviewers and owners consistently highlight its value, with some considering it the best dive watch under $400 and noting its refined finishing and smooth winding action. However, opinions are mixed on its design, with some finding it unique and others plain or questioning its homage status. Lume quality is a point of contention, with some finding it subpar and hard to read at night, while others describe it as marginally better than a Seiko SKX007. Some owners have also reported inconsistent power reserve or stem issues. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Glycine Combat Sub Sport highly for its exceptional thinness and value proposition at the price point.

Manufaktur Waldhoff Atlas GMT

Owners praise the Manufaktur Waldhoff Atlas GMT for its quality and "spec monster" features for an office GMT diver. However, one owner found the 41mm case too large for their wrist, leading them to sell it in favor of smaller case sizes. The watch utilizes a Seiko NH34 automatic movement and offers 300m water resistance. Overall, owners appreciate the Manufaktur Waldhoff Atlas GMT for its impressive specifications and build quality at its price point, though case size can be a personal fit consideration.

From video reviewers

The watch features excellent dial legibility due to high-quality Swiss luminous material. The Seiko NH34 GMT movement powers the watch.