Glycine Combat SubvsSquale Master x Palombari Comsubin

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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.

Combat Sub

Master x Palombari Comsubin
Diameter
42mm
42mm
Thickness
10.4mm
lowest
16mm
Water Resistance
200m
1200m
highest
Power Reserve
38h
38h
MSRP
$515
lowest
$2,000
Movement
Sellita SW200-1
Sellita SW200-1
Case
7 specsCrystal & Dial
5 specsMovement
3 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.
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.
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.
The Squale Master x Palombari Comsubin is praised as a hardcore titanium diver with a sandwich dial for maximum lume and an orange minute hand for legibility. Owners note its 1200m water resistance and around 1600 CHF price point. The 42mm case has a 16mm thickness and 49mm lug-to-lug measurement, which one owner finds chunky and less suited for desk divers, though another calls it stunning on a Master bracelet with an on-the-fly adjustment clasp. One owner considers the included strap to be poor. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Squale Master x Palombari Comsubin highly for its robust dive watch features and value at its price point.
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