Glycine Combat Sub Vintage BronzevsBoldr Odyssey Bronze

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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 Vintage Bronze at true scale

Combat Sub Vintage Bronze

Boldr Odyssey Bronze at true scale

Odyssey Bronze

Diameter

42mm

45.5mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

52mm

Thickness

10.6mm

lowest

16.8mm

Water Resistance

200m

500m

highest

Power Reserve

38h

n/a

MSRP

$615

lowest

$649

Movement

Sellita SW200-1

Seiko NH35

Case

6 specs
Diameter
42mm
45.5mm
Thickness
10.6mm
16.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
52mm
Finish
n/a
n/a
Water Resistance
200m
500m
Caseback
n/a
n/a

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
n/a
n/a
AR Coating
n/a
Yes
Dial Color
Blue
Auburn
Indices
n/a
n/a
Lume
Luminous
Super-LumiNova

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
$615
$649
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Glycine Combat Sub Vintage Bronze

The Glycine Combat Sub Vintage Bronze is widely praised for its exceptional value, thin profile, and unique aesthetic, with owners appreciating its comfortable wearability and developing patina. Many owners highlight the watch's slim case, often noted as around 10.4mm to 10.5mm, which allows it to fit easily under shirt cuffs. The Sellita SW200-1 movement is reported to be accurate, with one owner regulating it to approximately +1.9 seconds per day. Lume is generally considered strong, though one source notes it as subpar compared to other features. Criticisms include a non-bronze buckle, a desire for ceramic bezel inserts from some users, and inconsistent power reserve for one owner. On balance, owners and the community rate the Glycine Combat Sub Vintage Bronze highly for its impressive value and comfortable, thin design.

Boldr Odyssey Bronze

The Boldr Odyssey Bronze is praised for its robust, ship-like aesthetic and substantial feel, with its meteorite dial and OEM Horween strap noted as unique features. Owners report the 45.5mm case size and 500m water resistance as significant attributes. Some criticism exists regarding the movement used at its price point, though owners feel the style, fit, finish, and specifications compensate. Overall, owners rate the Boldr Odyssey Bronze highly for its distinctive meteorite dial and robust build at its price point.

From video reviewers

The 500m water resistance and Lumicast lume are standout features. The 45mm+ case size is a drawback for some wrists.