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Glycine Combat SubvsTraska Seafarer Charcoal

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Combat Sub
GlycineCombat Sub
MSRP $1,850
Seafarer Charcoal
TraskaSeafarer Charcoal
MSRP $665

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Combat Sub42mm
Seafarer Charcoal40mm
Power Reserve
Combat Sub38h
Seafarer Charcoal42h
Water Resistance
Combat Sub200m
Seafarer Charcoal150m
MSRP
Combat Sub$1,850
Seafarer Charcoal$665

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
10.45mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed + Polished
Water Resistance
200m
150m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Underside
Dial Color
Black
White
Indices
Applied
Lume
Luminous
Super-LumiNova BGW9

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
SW200-1
9039
Power Reserve
38h
42h
Jewels
26
24
Complications
Date
Chronograph

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,850
$665

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What people say

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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.

Traska Seafarer Charcoal

The Traska Seafarer Charcoal's notable strength is its refined finishing, which elevates it from a field watch to a luxury-like piece. A shared weakness is the dim lume, which may be a drawback for those who value nighttime visibility. Reviewers disagree on the watch's build, with one reviewer noting a more substantial build and larger case size, while the other does not mention this feature.

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