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Glycine Combat SubvsPagani Design PD-1734

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What people say

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Glycine Combat Sub

The Glycine Combat Sub is widely praised for its exceptional thinness, with multiple sources highlighting its sub-11mm case height and comfortable wearability, even on smaller wrists. Owners appreciate its unique, non-homage aesthetic, refined finishing, and excellent value for money. Specific positive notes include a buttery smooth bezel action, tasteful indices, crisp font, and a matching date wheel. Accuracy is reported to rival COSC standards by one owner, and durability is noted as exceptional. However, some owners report inconsistent power reserve and sub-par lume that is difficult to read in low light. On balance, owners and community members rate the Glycine Combat Sub highly for its slim profile and unique design at an accessible price point.

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.

Pagani Design PD-1734

Owners widely praise the Pagani Design PD-1734 as an excellent value, with many considering it a versatile GADA watch. The handset and indices are frequently highlighted as the best from the brand, and some owners find the mauve or white dials particularly beautiful and shimmering. However, opinions on the dial finish are mixed, with some describing the black dial as glossy, lumpy, or resembling painted plywood rather than premium, and others noting legibility issues with the blue and black variants. One owner confirmed a "Resistant" text error from an earlier version has been corrected. On balance, owners rate the Pagani Design PD-1734 highly for its exceptional value and attractive handset and indices.

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Combat Sub40mm
PD-173440mm
Power Reserve
Combat Sub
PD-1734
Water Resistance
Combat Sub200m
PD-1734100m
MSRP
Combat Sub$895
PD-1734$98

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Thickness
11.15mm
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
Finish
Water Resistance
200m
100m
Caseback

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
515
TMI VH31
Beat Rate
0 vph
Power Reserve
0h
Jewels
1
0
Complications
Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$895
$98
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