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Glycine Combat Sub VintagevsPhoibos Reef Master

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Combat Sub Vintage
GlycineCombat Sub Vintage
MSRP $1,750
Reef Master
PhoibosReef Master
MSRP $335

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Combat Sub Vintage42mm
Reef Master42mm
Power Reserve
Combat Sub Vintage38h
Reef Master40h
Water Resistance
Combat Sub Vintage200m
Reef Master200m
MSRP
Combat Sub Vintage$1,750
Reef Master$335

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Thickness
12.5mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Yes
Indices
Applied
Lume
Luminous
Super-LumiNova

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
SW200-1
SII NH38
Power Reserve
38h
40h
Complications
Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,750
$335

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What people say

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Glycine Combat Sub Vintage

Owners widely praise the Glycine Combat Sub Vintage for its excellent proportions and slim profile. One owner notes the lume pip on the chapter ring is slightly off-color. The power reserve is reported as inconsistent. Overall, owners rate the Glycine Combat Sub Vintage highly for its value and slim wearability.

Phoibos Reef Master

Owners widely praise the Phoibos Reef Master for its exceptional value, highlighting its sapphire crystal, DLC coating, and extensive BGW9 lume. The watch is noted for its cool lume, with one owner finding it not bulky despite its robust build. The Shamrock Green dial and texture are highly praised, as is the comfortable bracelet with solid end links. However, the bezel action is described as rough, and the basic folding clasp is a disappointment. Accuracy is reported as excellent, with one owner seeing +-2 sec/day. Some find the 42mm size almost too big for their wrists, and the date window is considered too small. Overall, owners rate the Phoibos Reef Master highly for its impressive feature set and value at its price point.

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