Which is cheaper, the Glycine Combat Sub Sport GMT Bronze or the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton?

At MSRP the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton is the cheaper of the two at $425, against $2,995 for the Glycine Combat Sub Sport GMT Bronze — a $2,570 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Glycine Combat Sub Sport GMT Bronze or the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton?

The Glycine Combat Sub Sport GMT Bronze wears larger at 42mm versus 40mm for the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton — a 2mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Glycine Combat Sub Sport GMT Bronze or the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton?

The Glycine Combat Sub Sport GMT Bronze is rated to 200m versus 100m for the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Glycine Combat Sub Sport GMT Bronze or the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton?

The Glycine Combat Sub Sport GMT Bronze carries a 48-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton.

What movement does the Glycine Combat Sub Sport GMT Bronze run compared to the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Glycine Combat Sub Sport GMT Bronze uses the SW330-2 and the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton uses the SII NH38A.

Side by side

Glycine Combat Sub Sport GMT BronzevsSpinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Glycine Combat Sub Sport GMT Bronze

GL0321

MSRP $2,995

Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton

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MSRP $425

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Combat Sub Sport GMT Bronze42mm

Croft Mid-Size Skeleton40mm

Power Reserve

Combat Sub Sport GMT Bronze48h

Croft Mid-Size Skeleton40h

Water Resistance

Combat Sub Sport GMT Bronze200m

Croft Mid-Size Skeleton100m

MSRP

Combat Sub Sport GMT Bronze$2,995

Croft Mid-Size Skeleton$425

Full specifications

Case

9 specs

Crystal & Dial

5 specs

Crystal Shape

—

Flat

AR Coating

—

Inner

Dial Color

Blue

Dollar Diver

Indices

—

Applied

Lume

Luminous

None

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

SW330-2

SII NH38A

Power Reserve

48h

40h

Complications

GMT, Date

None

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$2,995

$425

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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 Sport GMT Bronze

Owners report the Glycine Combat Sub Sport GMT Bronze offers a unique aesthetic and remarkable value, often found at significant discounts. One owner notes difficulty matching straps with the bronze dial and that seawater exposure can cause rapid, undesirable patina, suggesting regular cleaning mitigates issues. Another owner flags sub-par lume that is difficult to read at night and an inconsistent power reserve that may not reach the advertised 42 hours. On balance, owners value the Glycine Combat Sub Sport GMT Bronze for its unique aesthetic and strong value proposition, though lume and power reserve performance are noted concerns.

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Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton

The Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton is noted for its 40mm steel case, sapphire crystal, and 150m water resistance. One owner reports strong performance from the TMI NH70 movement at -3 seconds per day, with very nice lume. On balance, owners find the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton to be a pretty nice option, particularly for its movement performance and lume.

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