Glycine Combat Sub SportvsUnimatic Modello Quattro U4S-WMB

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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

Unimatic Modello Quattro U4S-WMB at true scale

Modello Quattro U4S-WMB

Diameter

39mm

40mm

Thickness

11.2mm

n/a

Water Resistance

300m

300m

Power Reserve

38h

41h

highest

MSRP

$540

lowest

$1,660

Movement

Sellita SW200-1

Sellita SW200-1

Case

6 specs
Diameter
39mm
40mm
Thickness
11.2mm
n/a
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
n/a
Lug Width
20mm
n/a
Finish
n/a
n/a
Caseback
n/a
n/a

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

4 specs
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
38h
41h
Jewels
26
0
Complications
Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$540
$1,660
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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.

Unimatic Modello Quattro U4S-WMB

The Unimatic Modello Quattro U4S-WMB is praised for its familiar yet fresh minimalist design with a sturdy 40mm case and brushed finish that fits its military character. Reviewers note it is slightly thicker than the Modello Uno due to a thicker sapphire crystal and a fixed bezel. One source mentions an average accuracy of +/-12 seconds per day for a variant with the Sellita SW200-1 b movement. On balance, reviewers find the Unimatic Modello Quattro U4S-WMB appealing for its design and build, though some desire a smaller case size and note a lack of distinction compared to other models.

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