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Glycine Combat Sub Sport GMTvsVario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph

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Combat Sub Sport GMT
GlycineCombat Sub Sport GMT
MSRP $1,295
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph
VarioEmpire Tachymètre Chronograph
MSRP $328

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Combat Sub Sport GMT42mm
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph38mm
Power Reserve
Combat Sub Sport GMT
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph40h
Water Resistance
Combat Sub Sport GMT200m
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph50m
MSRP
Combat Sub Sport GMT$1,295
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph$328

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
GMT
Chronograph
Diameter
42mm
38mm
Thickness
11mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
38mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Rose Gold
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
200m
50m
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
Seiko VK64 MecaQuartz
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
40h
Jewels
1
25
Complications
GMT, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,295
$328

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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.

Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph

The Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph is praised for its elegant, art deco-inspired multi-layered dial and comfortable leather strap. Owners note its 38mm diameter, 46mm lug-to-lug, and 11.5mm thickness, along with a sapphire crystal and 5 ATM water resistance. Criticisms include the use of different fonts for sub-dial and perimeter markers, and the absence of a traditional running second hand. Overall, owners appreciate the Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph for its distinctive dial design and comfortable wearability.

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