Glycine Combat Sub Sport BronzevsZelos Swordfish 40mm

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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 Bronze at true scale

Combat Sub Sport Bronze

Zelos Swordfish 40mm at true scale

Swordfish 40mm

Diameter

39mm

40mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

46mm

Thickness

11.2mm

lowest

12mm

Water Resistance

300m

highest

200m

Power Reserve

38h

n/a

MSRP

$615

$349

lowest

Movement

Sellita SW200-1

Seiko NH35

Case

6 specs
Diameter
39mm
40mm
Thickness
11.2mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
46mm
Finish
n/a
n/a
Water Resistance
300m
200m
Caseback
n/a
n/a

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
n/a
n/a
AR Coating
n/a
Yes
Dial Color
Blue
n/a
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
$615
$349
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Reviews

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

Glycine Combat Sub Sport Bronze

Owners widely praise the Glycine Combat Sub Sport Bronze for its excellent value, thin profile, and attractive bronze case that develops a patina. Reviewers and owners alike highlight its good finishing, slimness, and unique design, with some finding it comfortable even on smaller wrists. However, some owners dislike the original strap or bracelet, and a few note sub-par lume and inconsistent power reserve, though the Sellita SW200-1 movement is generally well-regarded. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Glycine Combat Sub Sport Bronze highly for its exceptional finishing and slim case proportions at its price point.

Zelos Swordfish 40mm

Owners widely praise the Zelos Swordfish 40mm for its exceptional value, tool-watch aesthetic, and solid construction, with many highlighting the comfortable wearability and well-executed design. The bracelet is frequently noted as easy to size and comfortable, and the Seiko NH35 movement is considered reliable, with one owner reporting remarkable accuracy of +/- 1 second per day. Some reviewers and owners, however, point to sharp edges on the bracelet clasp or edges and a stiff bezel action. The Zelos Swordfish 40mm is also available in various materials like bronze and titanium, and features unique dial options such as meteorite and full lume. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Zelos Swordfish 40mm highly for its impressive build quality and distinctive design at its price point.