Glycine Combat Sub SportvsSquale 1521 Classic COSC

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Glycine Combat Sub Sport at true scale

Combat Sub Sport

Squale 1521 Classic COSC at true scale

1521 Classic COSC

Diameter

42mm

42mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

48mm

Thickness

10.4mm

lowest

12.5mm

Water Resistance

200m

500m

highest

Power Reserve

38h

38h

MSRP

$540

lowest

$1,965

Movement

Sellita SW200-1

Sellita SW200-1

Case

7 specs
Thickness
10.45mm
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
48mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Steel
Finish
n/a
n/a
Water Resistance
200m
500m
Caseback
n/a
n/a

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
n/a
Flat
AR Coating
n/a
n/a
Dial Color
n/a
Black
Indices
n/a
Applied
Lume
Luminous
None

Movement

3 specs
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Jewels
26
0
Complications
Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$540
$1,965
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Glycine Combat Sub Sport

Owners widely praise the Glycine Combat Sub Sport for its exceptional value, often found under $400, its solid build with brushed finishing, and its notably thin case profile, with many sources citing dimensions around 10.4mm to 10.8mm, making it comfortable and wearable. Reviewers and owners consistently highlight its unique, non-homage aesthetic and excellent timekeeping, with some reporting accuracy within +1/+2 seconds per day, though one owner noted their Sellita SW200 movement ran at approximately +6 to +9 seconds per day. Some owners dislike the "COMBAT" text on the dial and find the lume sub-par, while others note inconsistent power reserve not always reaching the advertised 42 hours. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Glycine Combat Sub Sport highly for its outstanding value and comfortable, thin wearability.

Squale 1521 Classic COSC

Owners widely praise the Squale 1521 Classic COSC's well-proportioned 42mm case, with one reviewer calling it a masterclass in case design. The COSC certification is noted to improve accuracy, and the bezel indices are now fully lumed, a feature some owners find superior. The brushed case with polished chamfers is described as a significant and attractive aesthetic update. However, some owners prefer older bezel designs, and opinions on the lume are mixed, with one user finding it only "okay." One owner reported moisture ingress after a shower due to a loose case back on a new watch. The Squale 1521 Classic COSC is priced at CHF 1,475 and uses a Sellita SW200-1 movement. Overall, owners rate the Squale 1521 Classic COSC highly for its updated finishing and improved accuracy.

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