Glycine Combat Sub Box CeramicvsResco Hooper Diver - Stainless

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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

Resco Hooper Diver - Stainless at true scale

Hooper Diver - Stainless

Diameter

41mm

40mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

46mm

Thickness

12.8mm

lowest

13mm

Water Resistance

200m

200m

Power Reserve

38h

n/a

MSRP

$1,800

$1,305

lowest

Movement

Sellita SW200-1

Sellita SW200-1

Case

6 specs
Diameter
41mm
40mm
Thickness
12.75mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
46mm
Material
Ceramic
Stainless Steel
Finish
n/a
n/a
Caseback
n/a
n/a

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
n/a
n/a
AR Coating
n/a
n/a
Dial Color
Grey
White
Indices
n/a
n/a
Lume
Luminous
None

Movement

4 specs
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
38h
0h
Jewels
26
0
Complications
Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,800
$1,305
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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.

Resco Hooper Diver - Stainless

The Resco Hooper Diver - Stainless is praised as a top-notch watch with tasteful design, drawing inspiration from the timepiece worn by Matt Hooper in JAWS. One owner prefers the blue dial over the orange-faced stainless steel model. Overall, owners rate the Resco Hooper Diver - Stainless highly for its design, referencing its iconic cinematic inspiration.

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