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Glycine Combat Sub BronzevsVario Futurist

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Combat Sub Bronze
GlycineCombat Sub Bronze
MSRP $1,650
Futurist
VarioFuturist
MSRP $648

At a glance

20 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Combat Sub Bronze42mm
Futurist39mm
Power Reserve
Combat Sub Bronze38h
Futurist40h
Water Resistance
Combat Sub Bronze200m
Futurist100m
MSRP
Combat Sub Bronze$1,650
Futurist$648

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
42mm
39mm
Thickness
10.6mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Bronze
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
200m
100m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

6 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Sapphire (faceted)
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Champagne
Purple
Indices
Applied
Lume
Luminous
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
SW200-1
Miyota 9039
Power Reserve
38h
40h
Jewels
26
25
Complications
Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,650
$648

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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.

Vario Futurist

The Vario Futurist is widely praised for its fun, retro-futuristic design and unique faceted sapphire crystal, offering significant visual intrigue at an affordable price. Owners note its ability to catch the light beautifully. One reviewer flags that the recessed crown can be difficult to operate, and the 39mm case offers more wrist presence than expected.

From video reviewers

The faceted sapphire crystal and distinctive case finishing are praised. The crown placement and sharp case edges are noted as drawbacks. Reviewers disagreed on the watch's overall value proposition.

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