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Glycine Combat Sub SportvsPhoibos Reef Master

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Combat Sub Sport
GlycineCombat Sub Sport
MSRP $1,650
Reef Master
PhoibosReef Master
MSRP $335

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Combat Sub Sport42mm
Reef Master42mm
Power Reserve
Combat Sub Sport38h
Reef Master40h
Water Resistance
Combat Sub Sport200m
Reef Master200m
MSRP
Combat Sub Sport$1,650
Reef Master$335

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Thickness
10.45mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
Green
Indices
Applied
Lume
Luminous
Super-LumiNova

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
SW200-1
SII NH38
Power Reserve
38h
40h
Jewels
26
25
Complications
Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,650
$335

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What people say

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Glycine Combat Sub Sport

Owners widely praise the Glycine Combat Sub Sport for its exceptional value, thin profile, and solid build quality, often noting its finishing and wearability as superior for its price point. Reviewers consistently flag its slim case, with measurements around 10.4mm to 10.8mm, and appreciate its non-homage design and comfortable lug curvature. Accuracy figures vary, with one owner reporting only 2 seconds per day loss, while another notes their Sellita SW200 movement runs at +6 to +9 seconds per day. Some owners report inconsistent power reserve not reaching the advertised 42 hours and find the lume sub-par for nighttime legibility. A few also mention sharp bracelet edges and a potentially short bracelet for larger wrists, and one owner dislikes the "COMBAT" text on the dial. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Glycine Combat Sub Sport highly for its impressive thinness and value as a Swiss automatic diver.

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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