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Glycine Combat Sub Sport GMTvsHELM Vanuatu

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Combat Sub Sport GMT
GlycineCombat Sub Sport GMT
MSRP $2,995
Vanuatu
HELMVanuatu
MSRP $285

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Combat Sub Sport GMT42mm
Vanuatu42mm
Power Reserve
Combat Sub Sport GMT48h
Vanuatu40h
Water Resistance
Combat Sub Sport GMT200m
Vanuatu300m
MSRP
Combat Sub Sport GMT$2,995
Vanuatu$285

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
GMT
Diver
Thickness
10.85mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
50mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
200m
300m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
SW330-2
Seiko Instruments NH35
Power Reserve
48h
40h
Jewels
25
24
Complications
GMT, Date
Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,995
$285

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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.

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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