Glycine Combat Sub Box CeramicvsUnimatic Modello Quattro

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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

Unimatic Modello Quattro at true scale

Modello Quattro

Diameter

41mm

40mm

Thickness

12.8mm

n/a

Water Resistance

200m

300m

highest

Power Reserve

38h

38h

MSRP

$1,800

$1,280

lowest

Movement

Sellita SW200-1

Sellita SW200-1

Case

8 specs
Diameter
41mm
40mm
Thickness
12.75mm
n/a
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
n/a
Lug Width
20mm
n/a
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
n/a
Dial Color
Grey
n/a
Indices
n/a
n/a
Lume
Luminous
None

Movement

3 specs
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Jewels
26
0
Complications
Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,800
$1,280
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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.

Unimatic Modello Quattro

Owners and reviewers praise the Unimatic Modello Quattro for its rugged tool watch aesthetic and lightweight titanium case, with one model weighing just 65 grams. The watch is noted for its striking color combinations and good daylight legibility, and its build quality is considered excellent, offering a stylish and robust character. However, legibility is reduced in the dark, and one owner found the included strap required effort to tighten, suggesting a potential swap for a more pliable option. The Sellita SW200-1b movement has a stated accuracy of ±12 seconds per day, while a different variant's Seiko NH34A movement is rated at -20/+40 seconds per day. On balance, owners and reviewers appreciate the Unimatic Modello Quattro for its lightweight titanium construction and appealing design at its price point.