Glycine Combat SubvsSpinnaker Fleuss Pearl Diver Nessie

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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 at true scale

Combat Sub

Spinnaker Fleuss Pearl Diver Nessie at true scale

Fleuss Pearl Diver Nessie

Diameter

42mm

43mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

51mm

Thickness

10.4mm

lowest

13mm

Water Resistance

200m

highest

150m

Power Reserve

38h

n/a

MSRP

$515

$425

lowest

Movement

Sellita SW200-1

Seiko NH35

Case

7 specs
Diameter
42mm
43mm
Thickness
10.45mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
51mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
n/a
n/a
Water Resistance
200m
150m
Caseback
n/a
n/a

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
Seiko NH35
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
38h
0h
Jewels
26
0
Complications
Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$515
$425
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Glycine Combat Sub

Owners widely praise the Glycine Combat Sub for its exceptional thinness, with sources noting case thicknesses around 10.4mm to 10.8mm, perfect proportions, and a refined aesthetic that avoids homage designs. Many highlight its significant value, especially at discounted prices, and its solid build quality. 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 blend of wearability and value.

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.

Spinnaker Fleuss Pearl Diver Nessie

Owners are split on build quality, with one reporting disappointing finishing and a misaligned bezel, while another praises robust construction and beauty. The Spinnaker Fleuss Pearl Diver Nessie is noted by one owner as being large. The watch offers good value with unique design elements celebrating its Scottish theme, featuring a blue mother-of-pearl dial and a hidden Nessie silhouette. Overall, owners and reviewers find the Spinnaker Fleuss Pearl Diver Nessie to be a good value with unique design elements, though build quality perceptions vary.

From video reviewers

The blue Mother-of-Pearl dial with "Nessie" easter eggs is a distinctive design element. The 43mm case size may be substantial for smaller wrists.

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