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Glycine Combat SubvsSpinnaker Hull

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Combat Sub
GlycineCombat Sub
MSRP $1,850
Hull
SpinnakerHull
MSRP $159

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Combat Sub42mm
Hull42mm
Power Reserve
Combat Sub38h
Hull40h
Water Resistance
Combat Sub200m
Hull100m
MSRP
Combat Sub$1,850
Hull$159

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Thickness
10.45mm
15mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.5mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
200m
100m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Volcanic Black
Indices
Applied
Lume
Luminous
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
SW200-1
SII NH35A
Power Reserve
38h
40h
Jewels
26
25
Complications
Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,850
$159

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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.

Spinnaker Hull

The Spinnaker Hull is widely praised by owners for its textured or deep sandwich dials, bold cushion case design, and vintage charm, with one owner finding its jubilee bracelet superior to Seiko's. The meca-quartz movement is a common feature, and the watch offers 100m water resistance. However, the 24-hour subdial is considered functionally illogical and visually unappealing by one owner, and the mineral crystal is noted as a drawback compared to sapphire. On balance, owners rate the Spinnaker Hull highly for its significant style and value at its budget price point.

From video reviewers

The watch's lume is a strong point. Reviewers noted the absence of a sapphire crystal as a drawback.

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