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Glycine Combat SubvsSpinnaker Bradner GMT

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Combat Sub
GlycineCombat Sub
MSRP $895
Bradner GMT
SpinnakerBradner GMT
MSRP $299

At a glance

21 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Combat Sub40mm
Bradner GMT42mm
Power Reserve
Combat Sub
Bradner GMT40h
Water Resistance
Combat Sub200m
Bradner GMT180m
MSRP
Combat Sub$895
Bradner GMT$299

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Diver
GMT
Diameter
40mm
42mm
Thickness
11.15mm
15mm
Lug-to-Lug
50mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
200m
180m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Green
Brown
Indices
Applied
Lume
Luminous
None

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
515
Seiko NH34A
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
40h
Jewels
1
25
Complications
Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$895
$299

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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.

Spinnaker Bradner GMT

The Spinnaker Bradner GMT is praised for its awesome lume and comfortable wearability, with one owner noting the rubber strap is very comfortable and the beads of rice bracelet fits well on smaller wrists. Some find its 15mm thickness and bold colorway may not appeal to everyone, and one owner views it as more of a casual GMT with tool-watch styling than a diver. Overall, owners rate the Spinnaker Bradner GMT highly for its value and comfortable wearability.

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