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Glycine Combat SubvsRolex Submariner Date

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What people say

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Glycine Combat Sub

Owners widely praise the Glycine Combat Sub for its exceptional thinness, with many noting its 10.4mm to 10.8mm profile for a diver, perfect proportions, and solid build quality that offers significant value, especially at discounted prices. Its unique aesthetic is appreciated for avoiding homage looks, and the lug design contributes to a smaller perceived wear size despite its 42mm case. Some owners report an inconsistent power reserve and sub-par lume that can be difficult to read at night, while one owner noted a slightly off-color lume pip on the chapter ring. Overall, owners rate the Glycine Combat Sub highly for its refined feel, slim profile, and value proposition.

Rolex Submariner Date

Owners widely praise the Rolex Submariner Date for its refined Oyster bracelet and unmatched build quality, with many considering it a versatile "one-watch collection" piece suitable for daily wear. However, some find its polished aesthetic sterile and prefer the cleaner symmetry of the no-date version, while the cyclops magnifier is a point of contention for its functionality versus visual distraction. Accuracy figures for the 3235 movement vary, with some reports of subpar amplitude causing issues, though specific figures are not provided. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Rolex Submariner Date highly for its exceptional build quality and versatility as a durable, classic luxury watch.

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Combat Sub42mm
Submariner Date41mm
Power Reserve
Combat Sub38h
Submariner Date70h
Water Resistance
Combat Sub200m
Submariner Date300m
MSRP
Combat Sub$1,850
Submariner Date$11,350

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Diameter
42mm
41mm
Thickness
10.45mm
Lug Width
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Oystersteel
Finish
18 kt yellow gold
Water Resistance
200m
300m
Caseback
Monobloc middle case, screw-down case back and winding crown

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Dial Color
Black
Blue
Indices
Index
Lume
Luminous
Chromalight

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
3235
Power Reserve
38h
70h
Jewels
26
31
Hacking
No
Yes
Hand-winding
No
Yes

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,850
$11,350
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