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Glycine Combat Sub SportvsRolex Submariner Date

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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.

Rolex Submariner Date

Owners widely praise the Rolex Submariner Date for its refined Oyster bracelet and unmatched build quality, with many considering it a versatile "one-watch collection" piece suitable for daily wear. However, some find its polished aesthetic sterile and prefer the cleaner symmetry of the no-date version, while the cyclops magnifier is a point of contention for its functionality versus visual distraction. Accuracy figures for the 3235 movement vary, with some reports of subpar amplitude causing issues, though specific figures are not provided. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Rolex Submariner Date highly for its exceptional build quality and versatility as a durable, classic luxury watch.

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Combat Sub Sport39mm
Submariner Date41mm
Power Reserve
Combat Sub Sport38h
Submariner Date70h
Water Resistance
Combat Sub Sport300m
Submariner Date300m
MSRP
Combat Sub Sport$1,850
Submariner Date$11,350

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
39mm
41mm
Thickness
11.2mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Oystersteel
Finish
18 kt yellow gold
Caseback
Monobloc middle case, screw-down case back and winding crown

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Dial Color
Black
Blue
Indices
Index
Lume
Luminous
Chromalight

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
3235
Power Reserve
38h
70h
Jewels
26
31
Hacking
No
Yes
Hand-winding
No
Yes

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,850
$11,350
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