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Glycine Combat Sub Sport GMTvsHELM Komodo

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Combat Sub Sport GMT
GlycineCombat Sub Sport GMT
MSRP $2,995
Komodo
HELMKomodo
MSRP $295

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Combat Sub Sport GMT42mm
Komodo40mm
Power Reserve
Combat Sub Sport GMT48h
Komodo40h
Water Resistance
Combat Sub Sport GMT200m
Komodo300m
MSRP
Combat Sub Sport GMT$2,995
Komodo$295

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
GMT
Diver
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
10.85mm
15.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
200m
300m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Double-Domed
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
Blue
Black
Indices
Applied
Lume
Luminous
Super-LumiNova

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
SW330-2
Seiko Instruments NH35
Power Reserve
48h
40h
Jewels
25
24
Complications
GMT, Date
Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,995
$295

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Glycine Combat Sub Sport GMT

Owners widely praise the Glycine Combat Sub Sport GMT for its solid build, slim wearability, and value, with many noting its comfortable fit due to curved lugs and thin case. Reviewers highlight its classic design, unique dial, and legible date window, while some owners report excellent bezel action and accuracy under +1 second per day after regulation. A minor criticism is a slightly off-color lume pip on the chapter ring, and one owner notes sub-par lume and inconsistent power reserve not always reaching 42 hours. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Glycine Combat Sub Sport GMT highly for its comfortable wearability and value at the price point.

HELM Komodo

The HELM Komodo is widely praised for its excellent build quality, top-notch case finishing, clear double-domed sapphire crystal, wonderfully executed dial, and substantial lume, with reviewers noting its ISO 6425 compliance and 300m water resistance. Owners report a snappy 120-click bezel and appreciate the depth, detail, and finishing for a tool diver at its price point. Some owners find the 15.2mm to 15.5mm height makes the HELM Komodo feel thick and hefty, and the bezel ridges are noted as somewhat uncomfortable to turn, while the clasp design is also flagged as a drawback. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the HELM Komodo highly for its exceptional finishing and lume at its sub-$300 price point.

From video reviewers

The HELM Komodo's double domed sapphire crystal offers excellent optical clarity and minimal distortion. A notable weakness is its limited availability, making it harder to get than some other luxury watches. Reviewers disagree on the watch's lug-to-lug fit, with one reviewer noting it may not suit those with smaller wrists, while another reviewer does not mention this as a concern.

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