Glycine Combat Sub Box CeramicvsResco DLC

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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 DLC at true scale

DLC

Diameter

41mm

42mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

49.7mm

Thickness

12.8mm

lowest

13mm

Water Resistance

200m

300m

highest

Power Reserve

38h

n/a

MSRP

$1,800

lowest

$2,155

Movement

Sellita SW200-1

Sellita SW200-1

Case

8 specs
Diameter
41mm
42mm
Thickness
12.75mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
49.67mm
Lug Width
20mm
n/a
Material
Ceramic
Titanium
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
n/a
Dial Color
Grey
n/a
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
$2,155
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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 DLC

Owners widely report Resco watches are tough and American-made, with one owner detailing exceptional service after a severe accident damaged their Patriot Titanium, and another noting helpful customer service when a strap pin broke. The bezel action is described as tight, and the lume is bright. One owner notes the matte caseback scratches easily from strap wear. The winding action is described as rough, attributed to the model line, and one reviewer felt that for $1400, a higher level of refinement was expected, finding the case finishing comparable to significantly less expensive models. On balance, owners value the ruggedness and customer service of the Resco DLC, despite some reservations about case finishing and winding refinement at its price point.

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