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Glycine Combat SubvsVario VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench

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

Combat Sub
GlycineCombat Sub
MSRP $1,850
VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench
VarioVARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench
MSRP $499

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Combat Sub36mm
VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench37mm
Power Reserve
Combat Sub38h
VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench40h
Water Resistance
Combat Sub300m
VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench100m
MSRP
Combat Sub$1,850
VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench$499

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Diver
Field
Diameter
36mm
37mm
Thickness
12mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
Material
Stainless Steel
UltraHex Titanium
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
300m
100m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

6 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Yellow
Indices
Applied
Lume
Luminous
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
SW200-1
Miyota 82s5
Power Reserve
38h
40h
Jewels
26
25
Complications
Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,850
$499

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Glycine Combat Sub

The Glycine Combat Sub is widely praised for its excellent value, thin case height (ranging from 10.4mm to 10.8mm), and comfortable wearability due to downward-curving lugs, with owners noting its quality and finishing punch well above its price point. Reviewers and owners consistently highlight its smooth bezel action, crisp font, and a unique aesthetic that avoids being a direct homage. However, criticisms include sub-par lume that is difficult to read in low light and an inconsistent power reserve, with some owners suggesting it may require servicing. Opinions are split on the 42mm size, with some finding it perfect and others preferring a smaller variant. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Glycine Combat Sub highly for its exceptional thinness and quality finishing at its price point.

VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench

Owners praise the VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench for its price point and the dial's color-shifting effects, with one owner noting it as a great limited edition. A reviewer highlights its lightweight titanium case and sand-textured pink dial. Some with larger wrists may find its 36mm size compact. One owner dislikes the strap and notes the movement can occasionally be loud. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench highly for its unique dial and value at the price.

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