Glycine Combat Sub SportvsZelos Mako V3 300m Steel 'Ti-Damascus' Limited Edition

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Measurements
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Combat Sub Sport

Mako V3 300m Steel 'Ti-Damascus' Limited Edition
Diameter
39mm
40mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
46mm
Thickness
11.2mm
lowest
11.5mm
Water Resistance
300m
300m
Power Reserve
38h
n/a
MSRP
$540
lowest
$599
Movement
Sellita SW200-1
Miyota 9015
Case
5 specsCrystal & Dial
5 specsMovement
5 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.
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.
The Zelos Mako V3 300m Steel 'Ti-Damascus' Limited Edition is lauded for its unique Ti-Damascus metallurgy, presenting a tool watch aesthetic with a dazzling finish. Owners praise its value, bold designs, and exceptional build quality, with the hardness coating on the titanium case noted for scratch resistance and comfortable everyday wear. The case finishing, including its darker metal shade and brushing, is highlighted as an attractive feature for its price point. One reviewer noted a meteorite dial and a comfortable 40mm case, though its 15.5mm height was considered potentially too thick for suit cuffs. Accuracy was reported at -0.3 seconds per day over two weeks. A minor clasp issue was quickly resolved by customer service. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Zelos Mako V3 300m Steel 'Ti-Damascus' Limited Edition highly for its unique metallurgy and impressive build quality at its price point.
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