Glycine Combat Sub Vintage BronzevsResco Kauffman Diver - DLC

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Measurements
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Combat Sub Vintage Bronze

Kauffman Diver - DLC
Diameter
42mm
44mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
51.4mm
Thickness
10.6mm
lowest
13.5mm
Water Resistance
200m
200m
Power Reserve
38h
n/a
MSRP
$615
lowest
$2,155
Movement
Sellita SW200-1
Sellita SW200-1
Case
6 specsCrystal & Dial
5 specsMovement
4 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
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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.
Owners report the Resco Kauffman Diver - DLC is durable, with one owner praising customer service for a broken strap pin. However, another owner expresses dissatisfaction with Resco's customer service, citing a loss of $410 after a return without a full refund. On balance, owners value the durability of the Resco Kauffman Diver - DLC, though customer service experiences are mixed.
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