Glycine Combat Sub SportvsSpinnaker Croft

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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

Spinnaker Croft at true scale

Croft

Diameter

39mm

40mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

47mm

Thickness

11.2mm

lowest

14mm

Water Resistance

300m

highest

150m

Power Reserve

38h

n/a

MSRP

$540

$219

lowest

Movement

Sellita SW200-1

Seiko NH35

Case

7 specs
Diameter
39mm
40mm
Thickness
11.2mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
47mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
n/a
n/a
Water Resistance
300m
150m
Caseback
n/a
n/a

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
n/a
n/a
AR Coating
n/a
n/a
Dial Color
Black
Elemental
Indices
n/a
n/a
Lume
Luminous
None

Movement

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$540
$219
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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.

Spinnaker Croft

The Spinnaker Croft is widely praised for its value and vibrant dial colors, with reviewers noting its versatility and sapphire crystal. Owners and reviewers alike point to the bracelet and clasp as areas with budget-friendly limitations, citing friction-fit pins, sharp edges, and a stamped clasp with a stiff security lock. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Spinnaker Croft well for its strong value proposition and appealing aesthetics at its price point.