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Glycine Combat Sub SportvsPagani Design PD-1783

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What people say

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Glycine Combat Sub Sport

Owners widely praise the Glycine Combat Sub Sport for its exceptional thinness, with multiple sources noting profiles between 10.4mm and 11mm, comfortable wearability on a variety of wrist sizes due to its proportions and contoured lugs, and its value, especially when found under $400. Some owners highlight its refined finishing and unique, non-homage design, while others appreciate its ruggedness and durability, with one noting PVD coating remained flawless after three years of heavy use. Accuracy figures range from excellent, with one owner reporting only 2 seconds lost per day, to inconsistent power reserve and occasional reported issues with the movement and stem. The lume is described as subpar by some, though one owner found it marginally better than a Seiko SKX007. Reservations are occasionally raised regarding warranty service and the use of folded end links on the bracelet.

Pagani Design PD-1783

Owners praise the Pagani Design PD-1783 for its value, with specific mentions of the Seiko NH36A movement and day-date complication. One owner finds the 40mm model with a purple dial "blingy" and enjoyable, reporting no issues with the day wheel. Another highlights the Wimbledon dial with Roman numerals and a flat sapphire crystal for a cleaner aesthetic. The 36mm variant uses the ST16 movement, with one owner reporting six months of trouble-free operation, though others have experienced issues with this mechanism. On balance, owners appreciate the Pagani Design PD-1783 for its accessible day-date functionality and aesthetic appeal at its price point.

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Combat Sub Sport39mm
PD-178340mm
Power Reserve
Combat Sub Sport38h
PD-178342h
Water Resistance
Combat Sub Sport300m
PD-1783100m
MSRP
Combat Sub Sport$1,850
PD-1783$175

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Diameter
39mm
40mm
Thickness
11.2mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
Lug Width
20mm
21mm
Finish
Water Resistance
300m
100m
Caseback

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
Black
Indices
Lume
Luminous
None

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
Miyota 8215
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
38h
42h
Jewels
26
0
Complications
Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,850
$175
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