Glycine Combat Sub SportvsZelos Thresher 44

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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

Zelos Thresher 44 at true scale

Thresher 44

Diameter

42mm

44mm

Thickness

10.4mm

lowest

12.8mm

Water Resistance

200m

500m

highest

Power Reserve

38h

n/a

MSRP

$540

lowest

$549

Movement

Sellita SW200-1

Miyota 9015

Case

6 specs
Diameter
42mm
44mm
Thickness
10.45mm
12.8mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
n/a
n/a
Water Resistance
200m
500m
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
Grey
Indices
n/a
n/a
Lume
Luminous
None

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
Miyota 9015
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
38h
0h
Jewels
26
0
Complications
Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$540
$549
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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.

Zelos Thresher 44

Owners widely praise Zelos for beautiful, unique dials and excellent customer service. One owner found the finishing on their hammered gray Zelos Thresher 44mm not as well done as expected, while another noted its finish proved remarkably scratch-resistant. Some find the designs overly busy and occasionally shouty. One owner found the bezel action rough initially, but it smoothed out after extensive use. The watch overpowered one user's wrist despite its 44mm case. Overall, owners rate the Zelos Thresher 44 highly for its unique dials and value, despite some reservations about design busyness and finishing consistency.

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