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Glycine Combat Sub Sport GMTvsLongines LONGINES SPIRIT ZULU TIME

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Combat Sub Sport GMT
GlycineCombat Sub Sport GMT
MSRP $2,995
LONGINES SPIRIT ZULU TIME
LonginesLONGINES SPIRIT ZULU TIME
MSRP $5,200

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Combat Sub Sport GMT42mm
LONGINES SPIRIT ZULU TIME39mm
Power Reserve
Combat Sub Sport GMT48h
LONGINES SPIRIT ZULU TIME40h
Water Resistance
Combat Sub Sport GMT200m
LONGINES SPIRIT ZULU TIME100m
MSRP
Combat Sub Sport GMT$2,995
LONGINES SPIRIT ZULU TIME$5,200

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Diameter
42mm
39mm
Thickness
10.85mm
13.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.8mm
Lug Width
22mm
21mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
200m
100m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Blue
Anthracite
Indices
Applied
Lume
Luminous
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
SW330-2
L844.4
Power Reserve
48h
40h
Complications
GMT, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,995
$5,200

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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.

LONGINES SPIRIT ZULU TIME

Owners widely praise the Longines Spirit Zulu Time for its superb finishing, smooth crown action, and mesmerizing ceramic bezel, with many noting its premium pilot/sporty design and unique dial details. The movement is consistently lauded for its extreme accuracy, running at 0 to +1 second per day, and the watch is considered to offer remarkable value that punches above its price point. However, the bracelet is criticized by multiple sources for its push-pin adjustment and limited micro-adjustment holes, and the 42mm case size with a 49.3mm lug-to-lug is noted as potentially large for smaller wrists, though some users express a preference for the 39mm size. One owner reported their movement failed within the first year and found setting the date a "nightmare," while another owner notes minor criticisms like the date window being slightly off-center. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Longines Spirit Zulu Time highly for its impressive finishing and accuracy at its price point.

From video reviewers

The 39mm case size is a significant strength, addressing previous concerns about thickness. The value proposition within the GMT market is also a shared positive point. No consensus on weaknesses was reached.

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