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Glycine Combat Sub Sport GMTvsPhoibos Wave Master GMT

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Combat Sub Sport GMT
GlycineCombat Sub Sport GMT
MSRP $1,295
Wave Master GMT
PhoibosWave Master GMT
MSRP $399

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Combat Sub Sport GMT42mm
Wave Master GMT39.5mm
Power Reserve
Combat Sub Sport GMT
Wave Master GMT40h
Water Resistance
Combat Sub Sport GMT200m
Wave Master GMT200m
MSRP
Combat Sub Sport GMT$1,295
Wave Master GMT$399

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Diameter
42mm
39.5mm
Thickness
11mm
12.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Rose Gold
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
Blue
Black
Indices
Applied
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
RONDA 515.24H
SII NH34
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
40h
Jewels
1
25
Complications
GMT, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,295
$399

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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 Wave Master GMT

The Phoibos Wave Master GMT is widely praised for its attractive design, comfortable 20mm tapering bracelet, and wearability on a 7" wrist, with owners finding it a strong value proposition at $220. Some minor finishing flaws, such as slightly crooked markers and off-center dial numbers, are noted by one owner, while accuracy averages around 5-10 seconds over two weeks. Overall, owners rate the Phoibos Wave Master GMT highly for its distinctive design and comfortable wearability at its price point.

From video reviewers

The Wave Master GMT's notable feature is its 200M water resistance. A drawback is the rattle of the bracelet. Reviewers disagree on the watch's value, with one reviewer noting its significant weight for a 39.5mm case diameter, but the other reviewer doesn't mention any specific weaknesses or trade-offs.

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