Glycine Combat SubvsLum-Tec Solar Marine

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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 at true scale

Combat Sub

Lum-Tec Solar Marine at true scale

Solar Marine

Diameter

40mm

39mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

43.5mm

Thickness

11.2mm

10.7mm

lowest

Water Resistance

200m

300m

highest

MSRP

$225

lowest

$545

Movement

515

Seiko VS42

Case

6 specs
Diameter
40mm
39mm
Thickness
11.15mm
10.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
43.5mm
Finish
n/a
n/a
Water Resistance
200m
300m
Caseback
n/a
n/a

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
n/a
n/a
AR Coating
n/a
n/a
Dial Color
Green
n/a
Indices
n/a
n/a
Lume
Luminous
None

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
515
Seiko VS42
Type
Quartz
Solar
Beat Rate
n/a
0 vph
Power Reserve
n/a
0h
Jewels
1
0
Complications
Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$225
$545
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Glycine Combat Sub

Owners widely praise the Glycine Combat Sub for its slim profile, with multiple sources noting thicknesses around 10.4mm to 10.8mm, and its well-proportioned, non-homage design that wears comfortably. Reviewers and owners consistently highlight its exceptional value and quality for the price, with one owner reporting accuracy rivaling COSC standards and exceptional durability. The bezel action is described as buttery smooth, and the dial features tasteful indices and crisp fonts, with one specific gold and blue variant lauded for its refined aesthetic. However, multiple sources flag the lume as sub-par and difficult to read at night, and some owners note inconsistent power reserve. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Glycine Combat Sub highly for its exceptional value and slim, comfortable wearability.

From video reviewers

The slim case profile and comfortable wearability are praised. The bezel action received criticism for having slight play and a less-than-satisfying click.

Lum-Tec Solar Marine

The Lum-Tec Solar Marine is widely praised for its excellent lume, robust build quality, and fantastic finishing, making it a great grab-and-go tool watch. Owners appreciate its solar-powered quartz movement for low-maintenance performance and its comfortable 39mm case size, though some feel it wears smaller. One owner notes that the PVD coating may wear and chip over time. The Lum-Tec Solar Marine is highly regarded for its exceptional lume and quality finishing at its price point.

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