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Glycine Combat Sub Sport GMTvsVaer DS2 Meridian Quartz

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Combat Sub Sport GMT
GlycineCombat Sub Sport GMT
MSRP $1,295
DS2 Meridian Quartz
VaerDS2 Meridian Quartz
MSRP $239

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Combat Sub Sport GMT42mm
DS2 Meridian Quartz39mm
Power Reserve
Combat Sub Sport GMT
DS2 Meridian Quartz40h
Water Resistance
Combat Sub Sport GMT200m
DS2 Meridian Quartz150m
MSRP
Combat Sub Sport GMT$1,295
DS2 Meridian Quartz$239

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
GMT
Diver
Diameter
42mm
39mm
Thickness
11mm
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Rose Gold
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
200m
150m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Blue
Black
Indices
Applied

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
RONDA 515.24H
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
40h
Jewels
1
25
Complications
GMT, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,295
$239

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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.

Vaer DS2 Meridian Quartz

The Vaer DS2 Meridian Quartz is lauded for its wearability, with reviewers and owners consistently praising its 39mm case size as a perfect fit, noting its thinness at 10.4mm. The watch features a satisfying 120-click coin-edge bezel with minimal back play and comes with two straps for $239, powered by a Miyota GM12 quartz movement offering a three-year battery life. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vaer DS2 Meridian Quartz highly for its comfortable wearability and accessible price point.

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