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Glycine Combat Sub SportvsSpinnaker Croft 42 Skeleton

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Combat Sub Sport
GlycineCombat Sub Sport
MSRP $1,650
Croft 42 Skeleton
SpinnakerCroft 42 Skeleton
MSRP $435

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Combat Sub Sport42mm
Croft 42 Skeleton42mm
Power Reserve
Combat Sub Sport38h
Croft 42 Skeleton40h
Water Resistance
Combat Sub Sport200m
Croft 42 Skeleton100m
MSRP
Combat Sub Sport$1,650
Croft 42 Skeleton$435

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Sport
Thickness
10.45mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
200m
100m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
SW200-1
SII NH38A
Power Reserve
38h
40h
Jewels
26
25
Complications
Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,650
$435

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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 Croft 42 Skeleton

Owners widely report the Spinnaker Croft 42 Skeleton offers good build quality for its price, with some finding it a decent buy on sale. Reviewers note the 42mm case provides significant wrist presence. However, opinions are split on legibility and aesthetics, with some finding it poorly executed and uninteresting while others consider it one of the more legible skeleton watches. The watch is powered by a Seiko NH70 automatic movement with a 41-hour power reserve, though one reviewer considered the movement uninteresting. The bracelet and clasp are considered mediocre for the price point. Overall, owners and reviewers find the Spinnaker Croft 42 Skeleton to be a polarizing but potentially good value skeletonized dive watch when purchased on sale, with its build quality being a key positive for many.

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