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Glycine Combat Sub Sport GMTvsPhoibos Wave Master GMT

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Combat Sub Sport GMT
GlycineCombat Sub Sport GMT
MSRP $2,995
Wave Master GMT
PhoibosWave Master GMT
MSRP $399

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Combat Sub Sport GMT42mm
Wave Master GMT39.5mm
Power Reserve
Combat Sub Sport GMT48h
Wave Master GMT40h
Water Resistance
Combat Sub Sport GMT200m
Wave Master GMT200m
MSRP
Combat Sub Sport GMT$2,995
Wave Master GMT$399

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
42mm
39.5mm
Thickness
10.85mm
12.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
Blue
Black
Indices
Applied
Lume
Luminous
Super-LumiNova

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
SW330-2
SII NH34
Power Reserve
48h
40h
Complications
GMT, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,995
$399

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Glycine Combat Sub Sport GMT

Owners widely praise the Glycine Combat Sub Sport GMT for its solid build, slim wearability, and value, with many noting its comfortable fit due to curved lugs and thin case. Reviewers highlight its classic design, unique dial, and legible date window, while some owners report excellent bezel action and accuracy under +1 second per day after regulation. A minor criticism is a slightly off-color lume pip on the chapter ring, and one owner notes sub-par lume and inconsistent power reserve not always reaching 42 hours. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Glycine Combat Sub Sport GMT highly for its comfortable wearability and value at the price point.

Phoibos Wave Master GMT

The Phoibos Wave Master GMT is widely praised for its attractive design, comfortable 20mm tapering bracelet, and wearability on a 7" wrist, with owners finding it a strong value proposition at $220. Some minor finishing flaws, such as slightly crooked markers and off-center dial numbers, are noted by one owner, while accuracy averages around 5-10 seconds over two weeks. Overall, owners rate the Phoibos Wave Master GMT highly for its distinctive design and comfortable wearability at its price point.

From video reviewers

The Wave Master GMT's notable feature is its 200M water resistance. A drawback is the rattle of the bracelet. Reviewers disagree on the watch's value, with one reviewer noting its significant weight for a 39.5mm case diameter, but the other reviewer doesn't mention any specific weaknesses or trade-offs.

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