Glycine Combat Sub Chronograph SportvsStraton Daily Driver MKII

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Measurements
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Combat Sub Chronograph Sport

Daily Driver MKII
Diameter
43mm
44mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
50mm
Thickness
12mm
lowest
14mm
Water Resistance
200m
200m
MSRP
$420
$299
lowest
Movement
Ronda 5040.D
Miyota 6S21
Case
6 specsCrystal & Dial
5 specsMovement
5 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
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Owners widely praise the Glycine Combat Sub Chronograph Sport for its exceptional value, noting its high quality finishing, sharp printings, and solid build for its price point, with many highlighting its thinness and comfortable wearability due to downward-curving lugs. Some owners find the "COMBAT" text on the dial undesirable, and opinions are split on the gold accents, with some appreciating their dressy appeal and others finding them unnecessary. One owner flags the date window placement bisecting the 4 o'clock marker as a design flaw, while another finds it acceptable due to its alignment with the lower crown. On balance, owners rate the Glycine Combat Sub Chronograph Sport highly for its impressive finishing and comfortable wearability at a compelling price.
The Straton Daily Driver MKII is praised for its AR-coated sapphire crystal and reliable Miyota 6S21 quartz movement. Owners describe it as visually appealing with a clean white dial, double panda chrono, stick indices, and a thin black bezel. On balance, owners rate the Straton Daily Driver MKII highly for its value-driven features and attractive dial design.
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