Glycine Combat Sub Sport GMTvsVaer G2 Meridian GMT

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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 Sport GMT at true scale

Combat Sub Sport GMT

Vaer G2 Meridian GMT at true scale

G2 Meridian GMT

Diameter

42mm

39mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

46mm

Thickness

10.8mm

10.8mm

lowest

Water Resistance

200m

highest

150m

Power Reserve

48h

n/a

MSRP

$805

$429

lowest

Movement

Sellita SW330-2

Ronda 515 GMT

Case

8 specs
Diameter
42mm
39mm
Thickness
10.85mm
10.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
n/a
n/a
Water Resistance
200m
150m
Caseback
n/a
n/a

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW330-2
Ronda 515 GMT
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
48h
0h
Jewels
25
0
Complications
GMT, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$805
$429
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Reviews

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

Glycine Combat Sub Sport GMT

Owners widely praise the Glycine Combat Sub Sport GMT for its solid build, comfortable wearability due to its thin profile and curved lugs, and its unique, non-homage design. Reviewers and owners alike note the excellent bezel action and the value proposition. Some owners miss the heft of other models and point out that the cyclops is not as refined as on other luxury dive watches. One owner reports the movement can be regulated to under +1 second per day, while another notes inconsistent power reserve performance, not always reaching 42 hours, and sub-par lume. Overall, owners rate the Glycine Combat Sub Sport GMT highly for its comfortable wearability and unique design at the price.

From video reviewers

The watch offers a compelling value proposition, especially when discounted. Cost-saving measures are evident in certain areas of the build.

Vaer G2 Meridian GMT

Owners widely praise the Vaer G2 Meridian GMT as an amazing, solid, and beautiful choice, appreciating its vintage-inspired design and applied indexes finished with Grade A Super-LumiNova BGW9. The watch features an anodized aluminum bezel insert and a gently domed sapphire crystal. Some owners note the GMT hand lags by ten minutes, suggesting a potential quality control issue or a need for independent adjustment, and the quartz movement requires resetting main hands when traveling west to east, a trade-off for its reasonable price. Overall, owners rate the Vaer G2 Meridian GMT highly for its attractive design and value.

From video reviewers

The 39mm case size delivers comfortable wearability and lug-to-lug proportions suitable for most wrists. The quartz movement sacrifices prestige compared to automatic alternatives, though it ensures reliable accuracy. The red/navy aluminum bezel and Swiss Ronda quartz movement at an accessible price make it a practical travel watch.

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