Glycine Combat Sub SportvsWilliam Wood Valiant

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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

William Wood Valiant at true scale

Valiant

Diameter

42mm

41mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

49mm

Thickness

10.4mm

lowest

15mm

Water Resistance

200m

highest

100m

Power Reserve

38h

n/a

MSRP

$540

lowest

$820

Movement

Sellita SW200-1

Seiko NH35

Case

8 specs
Diameter
42mm
41mm
Thickness
10.45mm
15mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
49mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
n/a
n/a
Water Resistance
200m
100m
Caseback
n/a
n/a

Crystal & Dial

6 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Crystal Shape
n/a
n/a
AR Coating
n/a
n/a
Dial Color
n/a
Black
Indices
n/a
n/a
Lume
Luminous
None

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
Seiko NH35
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
38h
0h
Jewels
26
0
Complications
Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$540
$820
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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.

William Wood Valiant

Owners praise the William Wood Valiant's unique, conversation-starting design inspired by British Fire Exit signs, featuring a gunmetal gray PVD-coated 41mm steel case and a strap made from recycled fire hose. Reviewers highlight the playful "Fire Exit man" graphics on the day/date indicators and rotor as notable elements. One owner considers the price of over £900 to be excessive. The watch uses a Seiko NH35 automatic movement and is water-resistant to 100 meters. On balance, owners and reviewers appreciate the William Wood Valiant for its distinctive theme and use of upcycled materials, despite some finding the price high.

From video reviewers

The case finishing is praised for its unique use of upcycled firefighting materials. The price is considered high relative to the movement specifications.

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