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Glycine Combat ClassicvsPhoibos Reef Master

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Combat Classic
GlycineCombat Classic
MSRP $1,550
Reef Master
PhoibosReef Master
MSRP $335

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Combat Classic43mm
Reef Master42mm
Power Reserve
Combat Classic38h
Reef Master40h
Water Resistance
Combat Classic50m
Reef Master200m
MSRP
Combat Classic$1,550
Reef Master$335

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Diameter
43mm
42mm
Thickness
10.7mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
50m
200m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
Gold
Green
Indices
Applied
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
SW200-1
SII NH38
Power Reserve
38h
40h
Jewels
26
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,550
$335

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Glycine Combat Classic

Owners widely praise the Glycine Combat Classic for its refined engineering, comfortable wearability, and well-designed, legible dial. The lume on the markers and Arabic numerals is noted as sufficient, though the lume on the hands is minimal. One owner reported their 42mm version outperformed other watches despite rough use, while another found the quality fantastic but gave away the 42mm version due to its size. On balance, owners rate the Glycine Combat Classic highly for its quality and finishing at the price, with the primary caveat being the size of the 42mm variant for some wearers.

Phoibos Reef Master

Owners widely praise the Phoibos Reef Master for its exceptional value, highlighting its sapphire crystal, DLC coating, and extensive BGW9 lume. The watch is noted for its cool lume, with one owner finding it not bulky despite its robust build. The Shamrock Green dial and texture are highly praised, as is the comfortable bracelet with solid end links. However, the bezel action is described as rough, and the basic folding clasp is a disappointment. Accuracy is reported as excellent, with one owner seeing +-2 sec/day. Some find the 42mm size almost too big for their wrists, and the date window is considered too small. Overall, owners rate the Phoibos Reef Master highly for its impressive feature set and value at its price point.

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