Glycine Combat Sub SportvsBoldr Odyssey Bronze

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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

Boldr Odyssey Bronze at true scale

Odyssey Bronze

Diameter

42mm

45.5mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

52mm

Thickness

10.4mm

lowest

16.8mm

Water Resistance

200m

500m

highest

Power Reserve

38h

n/a

MSRP

$540

lowest

$649

Movement

Sellita SW200-1

Seiko NH35

Case

7 specs
Diameter
42mm
45.5mm
Thickness
10.45mm
16.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
52mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Bronze
Finish
n/a
n/a
Water Resistance
200m
500m
Caseback
n/a
n/a

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
n/a
n/a
AR Coating
n/a
Yes
Dial Color
n/a
Auburn
Indices
n/a
n/a
Lume
Luminous
Super-LumiNova

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
$649
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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.

Boldr Odyssey Bronze

The Boldr Odyssey Bronze is praised for its robust, ship-like aesthetic and substantial feel, with its meteorite dial and OEM Horween strap noted as unique features. Owners report the 45.5mm case size and 500m water resistance as significant attributes. Some criticism exists regarding the movement used at its price point, though owners feel the style, fit, finish, and specifications compensate. Overall, owners rate the Boldr Odyssey Bronze highly for its distinctive meteorite dial and robust build at its price point.

From video reviewers

The 500m water resistance and Lumicast lume are standout features. The 45mm+ case size is a drawback for some wrists.