Glycine Combat Sub SportvsInvicta Gladiator

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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 Sport at true scale

Combat Sub Sport

Invicta Gladiator at true scale

Gladiator

Diameter

42mm

58.3mm

Thickness

10.4mm

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Water Resistance

200m

200m

Power Reserve

38h

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MSRP

$540

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Movement

Sellita SW200-1

Seiko NH35

Case

6 specs
Diameter
42mm
58.3mm
Thickness
10.45mm
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Lug-to-Lug
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Lug Width
22mm
41mm
Finish
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Caseback
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Crystal & Dial

6 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
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Crystal Shape
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AR Coating
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Dial Color
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Indices
n/a
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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
$540
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Reviews

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

Glycine Combat Sub Sport

Owners widely praise the Glycine Combat Sub Sport for its exceptional value, often found under $400, its solid build with brushed finishing, and its notably thin case profile, with many sources citing dimensions around 10.4mm to 10.8mm, making it comfortable and wearable. Reviewers and owners consistently highlight its unique, non-homage aesthetic and excellent timekeeping, with some reporting accuracy within +1/+2 seconds per day, though one owner noted their Sellita SW200 movement ran at approximately +6 to +9 seconds per day. Some owners dislike the "COMBAT" text on the dial and find the lume sub-par, while others note inconsistent power reserve not always reaching the advertised 42 hours. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Glycine Combat Sub Sport highly for its outstanding value and comfortable, thin wearability.

Invicta Gladiator

Owners widely praise the Invicta Gladiator for its exceptional value, with many considering it a great starter watch that feels more substantial than its price suggests. Reviewers and owners alike note positive aspects such as the bracelet, clasp, and bezel action, though it is not perceived as a refined or luxurious timepiece. One owner reports accuracy gains of 4-6 seconds in a few hours. Overall, owners rate the Invicta Gladiator highly for its amazing value and solid build at the price point.

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