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Glycine Combat Sub Sport GMTvsGrand Seiko SBGJ259

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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.

Grand Seiko SBGJ259

The Grand Seiko SBGJ259 "Urban Bamboo" is admired for its striking green dial, though one owner notes its color appears more yellow in person than in promotional photos. It is considered a dressier piece compared to other models. On balance, owners appreciate the Grand Seiko SBGJ259 for its unique dial color and dressy aesthetic.

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Combat Sub Sport GMT42mm
SBGJ25940mm
Power Reserve
Combat Sub Sport GMT48h
SBGJ25955h
Water Resistance
Combat Sub Sport GMT200m
SBGJ259100m
MSRP
Combat Sub Sport GMT$2,995
SBGJ259$7,700

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
10.85mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.2mm
Lug Width
22mm
19mm
Finish
Water Resistance
200m
100m
Caseback

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
Blue
Indices
Lume
Luminous
None

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW330-2
Grand Seiko 9S86
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
48h
55h
Jewels
25
0
Complications
GMT, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,995
$7,700
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