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Glycine Combat Sub VintagevsHELM Vanuatu

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Combat Sub Vintage
GlycineCombat Sub Vintage
MSRP $1,750
Vanuatu
HELMVanuatu
MSRP $285

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Combat Sub Vintage42mm
Vanuatu42mm
Power Reserve
Combat Sub Vintage38h
Vanuatu40h
Water Resistance
Combat Sub Vintage200m
Vanuatu300m
MSRP
Combat Sub Vintage$1,750
Vanuatu$285

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Thickness
12.5mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
50mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
200m
300m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
SW200-1
Seiko Instruments NH35
Power Reserve
38h
40h
Jewels
25
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,750
$285

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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

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.

HELM Vanuatu

Owners widely praise the HELM Vanuatu for its exceptional comfort, with the titanium bracelet frequently cited as "uber-comfortable" and the watch itself being less overbearing on the wrist than comparable dive watches. Reviewers note its great bezel action and overall quality, with one owner finding the purchase satisfactory despite a nearly two-year wait. On balance, owners rate the HELM Vanuatu highly for its wearability and solid build at the price.

From video reviewers

The case finishing is consistently praised. The bracelet is noted as having significant rattle.

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