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Glycine Combat Sub Sport BronzevsBoldr Safari

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Combat Sub Sport Bronze
GlycineCombat Sub Sport Bronze
MSRP $1,650
Safari
BoldrSafari
MSRP $449
What people say

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Glycine Combat Sub Sport Bronze

Owners widely praise the Glycine Combat Sub Sport Bronze for its exceptional thinness, comfortable proportions, and finishing, with many appreciating its unique, non-homage design and the potential for a developing bronze patina. Reviewers and owners alike highlight its excellent value below $500, noting features like a Swiss movement with hacking, sapphire crystal, 200m water resistance, and excellent bezel action. Some owners find the crown digs into the wrist, and the original strap or bracelet is frequently disliked. Lume quality and power reserve consistency are noted as areas for improvement by some. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Glycine Combat Sub Sport Bronze highly for its impressive finishing and slim profile at its price point.

Boldr Safari

Owners widely praise the Boldr Safari for its attractive dials, robust build with 200 meters of water resistance, and reliable Seiko movements. The California dial design is a frequent highlight, as is the strong lume. Some owners note the GMT variant offers full GMT functionality, while others point out the movement's date-only nature on certain models leads to a vestigial crown position. The animal artwork on the display caseback is a point of contention, with some finding it detracts from the view of the movement. Overall, owners rate the Boldr Safari highly for its value and distinctive design elements.

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Combat Sub Sport Bronze39mm
Safari40mm
Power Reserve
Combat Sub Sport Bronze38h
Safari40h
Water Resistance
Combat Sub Sport Bronze300m
Safari200m
MSRP
Combat Sub Sport Bronze$1,650
Safari$449

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Diver
Tool
Diameter
39mm
40mm
Thickness
11.2mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Material
Bronze
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
300m
200m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
Blue
Silver Fox
Indices
Applied
Lume
Luminous
Super-LumiNova

Movement

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,650
$449
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