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Glycine Combat SubvsKUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006

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Combat Sub
GlycineCombat Sub
MSRP $1,850
ROYAL SMITH 90-006
KUOEROYAL SMITH 90-006
MSRP $795
What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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.

KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006

Owners widely praise the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006 for its visual appeal and sapphire crystal with AR coating. The watch functions correctly and keeps time at approximately +5 seconds per day on the wrist, powered by a Miyota 9039 movement. On balance, owners value the watch's aesthetics and specifications, though some question its overall value proposition.

From video reviewers

The watch's unique blend of modern and retro elements is a notable strength, with a textured ivory waffle dial and Breguet numerals giving it the look of a vintage watch from the 1950s and 1960s. A potential drawback is the ~$770 USD price point, which is significant for a microbrand. Reviewers disagree on the movement's accuracy, with one reviewer noting it is noisy and another describing it as a "Japanese-manufactured high beat premium automatic movement".

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Combat Sub42mm
ROYAL SMITH 90-00635mm
Power Reserve
Combat Sub38h
ROYAL SMITH 90-00642h
Water Resistance
Combat Sub200m
ROYAL SMITH 90-006100m
MSRP
Combat Sub$1,850
ROYAL SMITH 90-006$795

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
42mm
35mm
Thickness
10.45mm
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
42mm
Lug Width
22mm
18mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
200m
100m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Dome
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
Black
Ivory
Indices
Applied
Lume
Luminous
Super-LumiNova

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
SW200-1
Miyota 9039
Power Reserve
38h
42h
Jewels
26
25
Complications
Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,850
$795
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