Glycine Combat Sub SportvsOceanica Watch Co. Thresher

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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

Oceanica Watch Co. Thresher at true scale

Thresher

Diameter

39mm

40mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

47mm

Thickness

11.2mm

lowest

12mm

Water Resistance

300m

highest

200m

Power Reserve

38h

n/a

MSRP

$540

$300

lowest

Movement

Sellita SW200-1

Seiko NH35

Case

6 specs
Diameter
39mm
40mm
Thickness
11.2mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
47mm
Finish
n/a
n/a
Water Resistance
300m
200m
Caseback
n/a
n/a

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
Seiko NH35
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
38h
n/a
Jewels
26
0
Complications
Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$540
$300
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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.

Oceanica Watch Co. Thresher

Owners widely praise the Oceanica Watch Co. Thresher for its impressive specifications and value, noting its strong lume and sapphire crystal. One owner reports an issue with the internal bezel on the first generation, which could rotate even when the crown was secured. The Oceanica Thresher is priced at $250.00, with some commenters observing that its font on the insert and indices resemble those found on the IWC Aquatimer. Overall, owners rate the Oceanica Watch Co. Thresher highly for its robust specifications and value at its price point.