Glycine Combat Sub SportvsNoctua Watch Corp. PDFL-1

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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

Noctua Watch Corp. PDFL-1 at true scale

PDFL-1

Diameter

42mm

42mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

46mm

Thickness

10.4mm

lowest

13mm

Water Resistance

200m

300m

highest

Power Reserve

38h

n/a

MSRP

$540

$447

lowest

Movement

Sellita SW200-1

Seiko NH38

Case

5 specs
Thickness
10.45mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
46mm
Finish
n/a
n/a
Water Resistance
200m
300m
Caseback
n/a
n/a

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
n/a
n/a
AR Coating
n/a
n/a
Dial Color
n/a
Black
Indices
n/a
n/a
Lume
Luminous
None

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
Seiko NH38
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
38h
n/a
Jewels
26
0
Complications
Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$540
$447
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Reviews

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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.

Noctua Watch Corp. PDFL-1

Noctua Watch Corp. PDFL-1 owners appreciate its Sinn-like aesthetic and praise its lume. Overall, owners rate the Noctua Watch Corp. PDFL-1 highly for its Sinn-like aesthetic and lume.

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