Glycine Combat Sub SportvsTraska Seafarer Charcoal

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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

Traska Seafarer Charcoal at true scale

Seafarer Charcoal

Diameter

39mm

40mm

Thickness

11.2mm

n/a

Water Resistance

300m

highest

150m

Power Reserve

38h

42h

highest

MSRP

$540

lowest

$665

Movement

Sellita SW200-1

Miyota 9039

Case

7 specs
Diameter
39mm
40mm
Thickness
11.2mm
n/a
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
n/a
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
n/a
Brushed + Polished
Water Resistance
300m
150m
Caseback
n/a
n/a

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
n/a
n/a
AR Coating
n/a
Underside
Dial Color
Black
Charcoal Black
Indices
n/a
n/a
Lume
Luminous
Super-LumiNova BGW9

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
Miyota 9039
Power Reserve
38h
42h
Jewels
26
24
Complications
Date
Chronograph

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$540
$665
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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.

Traska Seafarer Charcoal

Owners widely praise the Traska Seafarer Charcoal for its attractive retro design, comfortable bracelet with on-the-fly adjustment, and exceptional value, noting its durable construction and scratch-resistant steel treatment. Some owners report issues with crooked indices or rotor problems, and one found the 150m water resistance low for its style. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Traska Seafarer Charcoal highly for its impressive build quality and value proposition.

From video reviewers

The Traska Seafarer Charcoal's notable strength is its refined finishing, which elevates it from a field watch to a luxury-like piece. A shared weakness is the dim lume, which may be a drawback for those who value nighttime visibility. Reviewers disagree on the watch's build, with one reviewer noting a more substantial build and larger case size, while the other does not mention this feature.

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