Glycine Combat Sub Chronograph SportvsZenith Defy Skyline Chronograph

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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 Chronograph Sport at true scale

Combat Sub Chronograph Sport

Zenith Defy Skyline Chronograph at true scale

Defy Skyline Chronograph

Diameter

43mm

42mm

Thickness

12mm

n/a

Water Resistance

200m

highest

100m

Power Reserve

n/a

60h

MSRP

$420

lowest

$14,500

Movement

Ronda 5040.D

n/a

Case

6 specs
Diameter
43mm
42mm
Thickness
12mm
n/a
Lug Width
22mm
n/a
Finish
n/a
Stainless steel
Water Resistance
200m
100m
Caseback
n/a
n/a

Crystal & Dial

6 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
n/a
Crystal Shape
n/a
n/a
AR Coating
n/a
n/a
Dial Color
n/a
Black
Indices
n/a
n/a
Lume
Luminous
None

Movement

8 specs
Caliber
Ronda 5040.D
n/a
Type
Quartz
n/a
Beat Rate
n/a
36,000 vph
Power Reserve
n/a
60h
Jewels
13
0
Hacking
No
Yes
Hand-winding
No
Yes
Complications
Date, Chronograph
Chronograph

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$420
$14,500
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Reviews

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Glycine Combat Sub Chronograph Sport

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.

Zenith Defy Skyline Chronograph

Owners widely praise the Zenith Defy Skyline Chronograph for its excellent case and bracelet finishing, integrated-bracelet design, and comfortable wearability, with many finding the 42mm case fits well on wrists around 6.5-7 inches. The watch's depth and character in varying light, along with its discreet pushers and quick-change strap mechanism, are also frequently highlighted. However, some owners find the 1/10th-second sub-dial a distracting and useless complication, and a few critique the dial layout's asymmetry and the star pattern's interruption. Opinions are split on the watch's value, with some finding the pricing steep while others consider it a great value, especially on the gray market. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Zenith Defy Skyline Chronograph highly for its striking design and quality finishing, despite some reservations about the dial layout and the 1/10th-second sub-dial.

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