Glycine Combat Sub Vintage BronzevsSpinnaker Tesei Bronze Swiss

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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

Spinnaker Tesei Bronze Swiss at true scale

Tesei Bronze Swiss

Diameter

42mm

43mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

52mm

Thickness

10.6mm

lowest

16mm

Water Resistance

200m

300m

highest

Power Reserve

38h

n/a

MSRP

$615

lowest

$850

Movement

Sellita SW200-1

Sellita SW200-1

Case

6 specs
Diameter
42mm
43mm
Thickness
10.6mm
16mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
52mm
Finish
n/a
n/a
Water Resistance
200m
300m
Caseback
n/a
n/a

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$615
$850
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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.

Spinnaker Tesei Bronze Swiss

Owners widely praise the Spinnaker Tesei Bronze Swiss for its intricate detail and solid specifications for the price, with one owner highlighting the Sellita SW200 movement and ceramic bezel. However, some owners find the watch to feel light, with a bracelet that resembles aluminum and a dial that appears plastic-like, contributing to a cheap overall feel. Other community members note that while Spinnaker watches are generally well-built, their finishing is basic, and bracelets are considered less refined than those from some Chinese brands, with one owner criticizing the dial for too many numerals and an overly busy design. On balance, owners rate the Spinnaker Tesei Bronze Swiss positively for its detailed dial and value, though some express a desire for a smaller case size and find the overall finishing to be basic.

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