Glycine Combat Sub SportvsTimefactors Commander

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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

Timefactors Commander at true scale

Commander

Diameter

39mm

38mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

45mm

Thickness

11.2mm

lowest

14mm

Water Resistance

300m

300m

Power Reserve

38h

n/a

MSRP

$540

$490

lowest

Movement

Sellita SW200-1

Miyota 9039

Case

5 specs
Diameter
39mm
38mm
Thickness
11.2mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
45mm
Finish
n/a
n/a
Caseback
n/a
n/a

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
n/a
n/a
AR Coating
n/a
n/a
Indices
n/a
n/a
Lume
Luminous
None

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
Miyota 9039
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
38h
n/a
Jewels
26
0
Complications
Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$540
$490
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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.

Timefactors Commander

Owners widely praise the Timefactors Commander for its vintage aesthetic, clean no-date dial with gilt accents, creamy lume, and sunburst dial effects, noting excellent build quality and premium feel for the price. The watch is also commended for its 300m water resistance, antimagnetic cage, and sapphire crystal. Some owners find the 13.7mm thickness and 162-gram weight substantial, and the bezel numeral font is considered disproportionately small. The dial is noted as quite reflective, and the bracelet can easily acquire desk rash. Overall, owners rate the Timefactors Commander highly for its vintage design and robust build quality at its price point.