Glycine Combat Sub Box CeramicvsManufaktur Waldhoff Atlas GMT

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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 Box Ceramic at true scale

Combat Sub Box Ceramic

Manufaktur Waldhoff Atlas GMT at true scale

Atlas GMT

Diameter

41mm

41mm

Thickness

12.8mm

lowest

13.5mm

Water Resistance

200m

300m

highest

Power Reserve

38h

41h

highest

MSRP

$1,800

$548

lowest

Movement

Sellita SW200-1

Seiko NH34

Case

5 specs
Thickness
12.75mm
13.5mm
Material
Ceramic
Stainless Steel
Finish
n/a
n/a
Water Resistance
200m
300m
Caseback
n/a
n/a

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
n/a
n/a
AR Coating
n/a
Yes
Dial Color
Grey
n/a
Indices
n/a
n/a
Lume
Luminous
C3

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
Seiko NH34
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
38h
41h
Jewels
26
0
Complications
Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,800
$548
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Reviews

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

Glycine Combat Sub Box Ceramic

Owners widely praise the Glycine Combat Sub Box Ceramic for its exceptional thinness, comfortable 41mm case, and unique, non-homage design, with one owner calling it the best dive watch under $400 due to superior finishing and value. The bezel action is described as solid and precise, and the dial is legible with good lume on the hands. However, multiple sources flag inconsistent power reserve, sub-par lume on the markers that fades quickly, and a subpar stock strap or bracelet. One owner reported the bezel detaching after a light bump, raising questions about build quality, while others note potential issues with the stem or anti-reflective coating. Accuracy figures vary, with one owner seeing it run about 2.5 seconds fast per day. Overall, owners rate the Glycine Combat Sub Box Ceramic highly for its comfortable thin case and unique design at its price point.

Manufaktur Waldhoff Atlas GMT

Owners praise the Manufaktur Waldhoff Atlas GMT for its quality and "spec monster" features for an office GMT diver. However, one owner found the 41mm case too large for their wrist, leading them to sell it in favor of smaller case sizes. The watch utilizes a Seiko NH34 automatic movement and offers 300m water resistance. Overall, owners appreciate the Manufaktur Waldhoff Atlas GMT for its impressive specifications and build quality at its price point, though case size can be a personal fit consideration.

From video reviewers

The watch features excellent dial legibility due to high-quality Swiss luminous material. The Seiko NH34 GMT movement powers the watch.