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Glycine Combat Sub SportvsOrient AA08 Diver Watch

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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.

Orient AA08 Diver Watch

Owners view the Orient AA08 Diver Watch as a capable weekend and vacation timepiece, with confidence in its availability through gray market sellers. The watch is noted for its pleasing wrist presence. On balance, owners find the Orient AA08 Diver Watch to be a satisfying choice for casual wear.

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Combat Sub Sport42mm
AA08 Diver Watch41.8mm
Power Reserve
Combat Sub Sport38h
AA08 Diver Watch40h
Water Resistance
Combat Sub Sport200m
AA08 Diver Watch200m
MSRP
Combat Sub Sport$1,650
AA08 Diver Watch$390

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
42mm
41.8mm
Thickness
10.45mm
12.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.8mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Grey
Indices
Applied
Lume
Luminous
None

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
F6922
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
38h
40h
Jewels
26
22
Complications
Date
Day-date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,650
$390
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