Glycine Combat Sub BronzevsZelos Hammerhead 2 1000m Bronze

Hammerhead 2 1000m Bronze
ZelosHammerhead 2 1000m Bronze

Ref. hammerhead-2-1000m-bronze-midnight-blue-eta2892-launch-special·MSRP $749

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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 Bronze at true scale

Combat Sub Bronze

Zelos Hammerhead 2 1000m Bronze at true scale

Hammerhead 2 1000m Bronze

Diameter

42mm

44mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

48mm

Thickness

10.6mm

lowest

17mm

Water Resistance

200m

1000m

highest

Power Reserve

38h

n/a

MSRP

$615

lowest

$749

Movement

Sellita SW200-1

Seiko NH35

Case

6 specs
Diameter
42mm
44mm
Thickness
10.6mm
17mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
48mm
Finish
n/a
n/a
Water Resistance
200m
1000m
Caseback
n/a
n/a

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
Seiko NH35
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
38h
0h
Jewels
26
0
Complications
Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$615
$749
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Glycine Combat Sub Bronze

Owners widely praise the Glycine Combat Sub Bronze for its slim 10mm case, comfortable wearability, and the appealing patina development that occurs naturally on the bronze. The lume is described as extraordinary, and the watch is noted for being shockingly accurate. Some owners dislike the shiny, non-bronze buckle, and one reviewer found the dial's gradient unappealing, though others appreciate its dynamic appearance. On balance, owners rate the Glycine Combat Sub Bronze highly for its unique aesthetic and excellent value at its price point.

Zelos Hammerhead 2 1000m Bronze

Owners and reviewers consistently praise the Zelos Hammerhead 2 1000m Bronze for its look and value: owners say the meteorite dial's sharp etching and the bronze case make it stand out, and the lume is widely called exceptionally bright. Reviewers highlight a well-made watch with a comfortable sub-50mm lug-to-lug size that wears well even on slim wrists, plus strong machining and a Damascus steel bezel insert. The main caveats are that some reviewers found the lume on the hour indices weaker and less consistent than on the hands, that the antireflective coating could be better, and that one reviewer saw reflections off the double-domed sapphire in full sunlight. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Zelos Hammerhead 2 1000m Bronze highly for the value it offers, with its distinctive looks and bright lume the main reasons.

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