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Glycine Combat Sub SportvsGrand Seiko SBGA481

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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.

Grand Seiko SBGA481

Grand Seiko SBGA481 owners praise its light titanium case and sharp finishing, with one owner reporting it runs perfectly. Reviewers describe the SBGA481 as an unapologetically Grand Seiko creation with a unique hour hand and a "geeky, techy vibe" that some find daring. On balance, the consensus is that the Grand Seiko SBGA481 is a fun and daring watch that showcases the brand's distinctive design language.

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Combat Sub Sport42mm
SBGA48144.5mm
Power Reserve
Combat Sub Sport38h
SBGA48172h
Water Resistance
Combat Sub Sport200m
SBGA481200m
MSRP
Combat Sub Sport$1,650
SBGA481$11,100

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Diameter
42mm
44.5mm
Thickness
10.45mm
14.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
50mm
Lug Width
22mm
23mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium
Finish
Caseback

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
9R65
Type
Automatic
Spring Drive
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
38h
72h
Jewels
26
0
Complications
Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,650
$11,100
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