Which is cheaper, the Glycine Combat Sub or the Sternglas Merion?

At MSRP the Sternglas Merion is the cheaper of the two at $701, against $1,850 for the Glycine Combat Sub — a $1,149 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Glycine Combat Sub or the Sternglas Merion?

The Glycine Combat Sub wears larger at 42mm versus 41mm for the Sternglas Merion — a 1mm difference across the dial.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Glycine Combat Sub or the Sternglas Merion?

The Sternglas Merion carries a 41-hour power reserve against 38 hours on the Glycine Combat Sub.

What movement does the Glycine Combat Sub run compared to the Sternglas Merion?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Glycine Combat Sub uses the SW200-1 and the Sternglas Merion uses the Seiko TMI NH35.

Side by side

Glycine Combat SubvsSternglas Merion

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

Glycine Combat Sub

GL0426

MSRP $1,850

Sternglas Merion

merion-grun-orange

MSRP $701

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Combat Sub42mm

Merion41mm

Power Reserve

Combat Sub38h

Merion41h

Water Resistance

Combat Sub200m

Merion200m

MSRP

Combat Sub$1,850

Merion$701

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Diameter

42mm

41mm

Thickness

10.45mm

14mm

Lug-to-Lug

—

49mm

Lug Width

22mm

20mm

Finish

—

Brushed and polished

Caseback

—

Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs

Crystal Shape

—

Flat

AR Coating

—

Inner

Dial Color

Black

—

Indices

—

Applied

Lume

Luminous

Luminova

Movement

4 specs

Caliber

SW200-1

Seiko TMI NH35

Power Reserve

38h

41h

Jewels

—

Complications

Date

None

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,850

$701

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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

Owners widely praise the Glycine Combat Sub for its exceptional thinness, with many noting its 10.4mm to 10.8mm profile for a diver, perfect proportions, and solid build quality that offers significant value, especially at discounted prices. Its unique aesthetic is appreciated for avoiding homage looks, and the lug design contributes to a smaller perceived wear size despite its 42mm case. Some owners report an inconsistent power reserve and sub-par lume that can be difficult to read at night, while one owner noted a slightly off-color lume pip on the chapter ring. Overall, owners rate the Glycine Combat Sub highly for its refined feel, slim profile, and value proposition.

The value proposition of the Sternglas Merion is consistently praised by reviewers. Reviewers disagree on whether the Sternglas Merion is the best dive watch under €500.

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