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Glycine Combat Sub SportvsTissot Seastar 1000

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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.

Tissot Seastar 1000

Owners widely praise the Tissot Seastar 1000 for its value, solid build, and 300m water resistance, with reviewers highlighting its comfortable wearability and affordable price point for a sporty diver. Some owners find the bezel difficult to use and note glare from the crystal, while others criticize the lume and bracelet quality, with one owner describing the clasp as flimsy. Accuracy figures for the quartz models are excellent, and the Powermatic 80 movement is considered reliable. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Tissot Seastar 1000 highly for its strong value proposition as a sporty, affordable everyday watch.

From video reviewers

The 80-hour power reserve from the Powermatic 80 movement is a significant strength. Reviewers did not reach a consensus on any weaknesses.

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Combat Sub Sport39mm
Seastar 100040mm
Power Reserve
Combat Sub Sport38h
Seastar 100080h
Water Resistance
Combat Sub Sport300m
Seastar 1000300m
MSRP
Combat Sub Sport$1,850
Seastar 1000$875

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
39mm
40mm
Thickness
11.2mm
12.48mm
Lug-to-Lug
40mm
Finish
Caseback

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
Black
Graded grey-black
Indices
Indexes
Lume
Luminous
Super-LumiNova ®

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
Tissot Powermatic 80
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
38h
80h
Jewels
26
0
Complications
Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,850
$875
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