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Glycine Combat SubvsSpinnaker Wreck Automatic

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Combat Sub
GlycineCombat Sub
MSRP $895
Wreck Automatic
SpinnakerWreck Automatic
MSRP $189

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Combat Sub40mm
Wreck Automatic44mm
Power Reserve
Combat Sub
Wreck Automatic40h
Water Resistance
Combat Sub200m
Wreck Automatic200m
MSRP
Combat Sub$895
Wreck Automatic$189

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Diameter
40mm
44mm
Thickness
11.15mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
50mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
515
SII NH35A
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
40h
Jewels
1
25
Complications
Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$895
$189

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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 Wreck Automatic

The Spinnaker Wreck Automatic is widely praised for its exceptional value, featuring a distressed finish on its aluminum bezel and etched dial. Owners consistently highlight the excellent bezel and crown action, with one owner noting it surpasses that of many higher-end watches. The 43mm steel case is water-resistant to 100 meters and houses a Seiko NH-35 automatic movement with a 42-hour power reserve. Overall, owners rate the Spinnaker Wreck Automatic highly for its impressive build quality and tactile feel at its price point.

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