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Glycine Combat SubvsTissot PR516

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What people say

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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 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.

Tissot PR516

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Tissot PR516 for its vintage-inspired dial, robust case finishing, and the horological substance offered at its price point, with some noting its 38mm size and historical connections as highlights. The manual-wind movement is frequently cited for its 68-hour power reserve and modern technology. However, the watch's 14mm thickness and substantial lug-to-lug distance are noted as potentially making it wear large on smaller wrists. Some owners find the dial bland and the fixed bezel disappointing, while others criticize the basic stamped clasp and simplistic movement finishing visible through the display caseback. On balance, owners and reviewers consider the Tissot PR516 a compelling heritage-inspired sports watch, particularly for its value and vintage motorsport aesthetic.

From video reviewers

The value proposition against competitors is a shared strength. Reviewers did not agree on the case size, with mentions of 40mm and 38mm.

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Combat Sub42mm
PR51638mm
Power Reserve
Combat Sub38h
PR51680h
Water Resistance
Combat Sub200m
PR516100m
MSRP
Combat Sub$1,850
PR516$825

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Diver
Sport
Diameter
42mm
38mm
Thickness
10.45mm
11.18mm
Lug-to-Lug
37mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Finish
Water Resistance
200m
100m
Caseback

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
Black
White
Indices
Indexes
Lume
Luminous
Super-LumiNova ®

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
Tissot Powermatic 80
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
38h
80h
Jewels
26
0
Complications
Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,850
$825
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