Glycine Combat Sub Sport GMTvsZelos Spearfish 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

Zelos Spearfish GMT at true scale

Spearfish GMT

Diameter

42mm

40mm

Thickness

10.8mm

lowest

13mm

Water Resistance

200m

200m

Power Reserve

48h

n/a

MSRP

$805

lowest

$999

Movement

Sellita SW330-2

Sellita SW330-2

Case

6 specs
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
10.85mm
13mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
n/a
n/a
Caseback
n/a
n/a

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

4 specs
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
48h
0h
Jewels
25
0
Complications
GMT, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$805
$999
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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.

Zelos Spearfish GMT

Owners widely praise the Zelos Spearfish GMT for its exceptional value and build quality, with one owner noting it garners more compliments than higher-end watches. Reviewers highlight its excellent machining, flawless finishing, and a superb bracelet featuring tool-less micro-adjustment that surpasses its price point. The watch is powered by a Sellita SW330-2 automatic movement. Some owners report accuracy around +2.6 seconds per day, while others note a minor compromise in end link fit. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Zelos Spearfish GMT highly for its impressive finishing and bracelet at its $645 price.

From video reviewers

The bezel action is a strong point. The bracelet quality is a weakness. Reviewers disagreed on the dial material, with some mentioning aventurine and others meteorite.

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