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Glycine Combat Sub BronzevsRolex Submariner Date

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What people say

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Glycine Combat Sub Bronze

Owners widely praise the Glycine Combat Sub Bronze for its beautiful and unique patina development, comfortable thin 10mm case, and extraordinary lume. The watch is considered a fun and good value at its price point, with a cool bezel insert and a surprisingly accurate movement. Some owners dislike the shiny, non-bronze buckle, while opinions are split on the dial's gradient, with some appreciating its changing appearance and others disliking it. One owner notes the crown can be slightly difficult to screw down. On balance, owners rate the Glycine Combat Sub Bronze highly for its attractive bronze patina and slim, comfortable wearability at an accessible price.

Rolex Submariner Date

Owners widely praise the Rolex Submariner Date for its refined Oyster bracelet and unmatched build quality, with many considering it a versatile "one-watch collection" piece suitable for daily wear. However, some find its polished aesthetic sterile and prefer the cleaner symmetry of the no-date version, while the cyclops magnifier is a point of contention for its functionality versus visual distraction. Accuracy figures for the 3235 movement vary, with some reports of subpar amplitude causing issues, though specific figures are not provided. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Rolex Submariner Date highly for its exceptional build quality and versatility as a durable, classic luxury watch.

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Combat Sub Bronze42mm
Submariner Date41mm
Power Reserve
Combat Sub Bronze38h
Submariner Date70h
Water Resistance
Combat Sub Bronze200m
Submariner Date300m
MSRP
Combat Sub Bronze$1,650
Submariner Date$11,350

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Diameter
42mm
41mm
Thickness
10.6mm
Lug Width
22mm
Material
Bronze
Oystersteel
Finish
18 kt yellow gold
Water Resistance
200m
300m
Caseback
Monobloc middle case, screw-down case back and winding crown

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Dial Color
Champagne
Blue
Indices
Index
Lume
Luminous
Chromalight

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
3235
Power Reserve
38h
70h
Jewels
26
31
Hacking
No
Yes
Hand-winding
No
Yes

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,650
$11,350
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