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Glycine Combat SubvsSecond Hour Giant Stride

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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.

From video reviewers

The Glycine Combat Sub offers good value at its price point, with reviewers highlighting its attractive design and comfortable wear. However, multiple reviewers noted areas where cost-saving measures are apparent in the build quality.

Second Hour Giant Stride

The Silietta SW200 movement is a strength. The price point relative to other microbrand super compressor options is a weakness.

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Combat Sub42mm
Giant Stride42mm
Power Reserve
Combat Sub38h
Giant Stride
Water Resistance
Combat Sub200m
Giant Stride200m
MSRP
Combat Sub$1,850
Giant Stride$725

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Thickness
10.45mm
0mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
Lug Width
22mm
0mm
Finish
Caseback

Crystal & Dial

6 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Crystal Shape
AR Coating
Dial Color
Black
Silver
Indices
Lume
Luminous
None

Movement

4 specs
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
38h
Jewels
26
0
Complications
Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,850
$725
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