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Glycine Combat Sub Sport GMTvsPhoibos Apollo

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Combat Sub Sport GMT
GlycineCombat Sub Sport GMT
MSRP $1,295
Apollo
PhoibosApollo
MSRP $460

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Combat Sub Sport GMT42mm
Apollo39mm
Power Reserve
Combat Sub Sport GMT
Apollo40h
Water Resistance
Combat Sub Sport GMT200m
Apollo200m
MSRP
Combat Sub Sport GMT$1,295
Apollo$460

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
GMT
Diver
Diameter
42mm
39mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Rose Gold
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Yes
Indices
Applied
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
RONDA 515.24H
Miyota 9015
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
40h
Jewels
1
25
Complications
GMT, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,295
$460

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What people say

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Glycine Combat Sub Sport GMT

Owners widely praise the Glycine Combat Sub Sport GMT for its refined feel and sleek wearability, with many noting its thin profile and downward-curving lugs contribute to comfort. Reviewers and owners alike highlight its exceptional value and solid build quality. Some owners report the lume is sub-par, and one noted a slightly off-color lume pip on the chapter ring. Accuracy figures vary, with one owner achieving +1 second per day after regulation, while another found the stock beat error acceptable for the price. The power reserve can be inconsistent, and the lack of a date cyclops is a minor drawback for some. On balance, owners rate the Glycine Combat Sub Sport GMT highly for its impressive thinness and refined aesthetic at its price point.

Phoibos Apollo

The Phoibos Apollo is widely praised for its unique design, outstanding lume, and lightweight titanium build, with owners highlighting its comfortable 41mm wearability and value powered by a Miyota 9015 movement. Some find the "rocket" hand design hinders quick time-telling, and the bracelet does not taper. A few owners consider its price point high relative to other titanium and bronze offerings. Overall, owners rate the Phoibos Apollo highly for its distinctive aesthetic and excellent lume at the price.

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