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Glycine Combat Sub SportvsOrient RA-AC0K 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 RA-AC0K Diver Watch

Owners widely praise the Orient RA-AC0K Diver Watch for exceeding expectations and being a "real" watch. The mechanical movement is noted for keeping great time, running within a handful of seconds fast per day, with some owners considering Orient's budget movements among the best for accuracy. Overall, owners rate the Orient RA-AC0K Diver Watch highly for its surprising quality and reliable timekeeping at its price point.

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Combat Sub Sport42mm
RA-AC0K Diver Watch43.4mm
Power Reserve
Combat Sub Sport38h
RA-AC0K Diver Watch40h
Water Resistance
Combat Sub Sport200m
RA-AC0K Diver Watch200m
MSRP
Combat Sub Sport$1,650
RA-AC0K Diver Watch$455

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
42mm
43.4mm
Thickness
10.45mm
12.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
51mm
Finish
Caseback

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
Orient F6722
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
38h
40h
Jewels
26
22
Hacking
No
Yes
Hand-winding
No
Yes

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,650
$455
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