Glycine Combat Sub SportvsBoldr Pikachu

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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

Boldr Pikachu at true scale

Pikachu

Diameter

39mm

40mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

49.5mm

Thickness

11.2mm

n/a

Water Resistance

300m

highest

200m

Power Reserve

38h

n/a

MSRP

$540

$449

lowest

Movement

Sellita SW200-1

Seiko NH38

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Tool
Diameter
39mm
40mm
Thickness
11.2mm
n/a
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
49.5mm
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
Pikachu
Indices
n/a
n/a
Lume
Luminous
Super-LumiNova

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
Seiko NH38
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
38h
0h
Jewels
26
0
Complications
Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$540
$449
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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.

Boldr Pikachu

Owners widely praise the Boldr Pikachu's clean, simple design, with one owner finding the combination of case, dial, and indices appealing even without the branding. The dark green dial is noted to complement the yellow Pikachu graphic effectively. On balance, owners rate the Boldr Pikachu highly for its appealing design and colorway.