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Glycine Combat Sub SportvsSpinnaker Cahill Automatic

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Combat Sub Sport
GlycineCombat Sub Sport
MSRP $1,650
Cahill Automatic
SpinnakerCahill Automatic
MSRP $350

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Combat Sub Sport42mm
Cahill Automatic42mm
Power Reserve
Combat Sub Sport38h
Cahill Automatic40h
Water Resistance
Combat Sub Sport200m
Cahill Automatic200m
MSRP
Combat Sub Sport$1,650
Cahill Automatic$350

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Thickness
10.45mm
13.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
51mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
SW200-1
SII NH35A
Power Reserve
38h
40h
Jewels
26
25
Complications
Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,650
$350

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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.

Spinnaker Cahill Automatic

Owners widely praise the Spinnaker Cahill Automatic for its attractive vintage-inspired design, comfortable wearability on smaller wrists, and good timekeeping, with one owner specifically noting the large "maxi" indices and NATO strap as highlights. However, some find the lume application uneven and note the use of a mineral crystal. A significant concern raised by one owner is a report of internal component failures and a perceived lack of quality control within the brand. On balance, the Spinnaker Cahill Automatic is well-regarded by owners for its style and value, particularly at specific price points, despite some noted manufacturing inconsistencies.

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