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Glycine Combat SubvsSpinnaker Bradner GMT

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Combat Sub
GlycineCombat Sub
MSRP $1,850
Bradner GMT
SpinnakerBradner GMT
MSRP $299

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Combat Sub42mm
Bradner GMT42mm
Power Reserve
Combat Sub38h
Bradner GMT40h
Water Resistance
Combat Sub200m
Bradner GMT180m
MSRP
Combat Sub$1,850
Bradner GMT$299

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
GMT
Thickness
10.45mm
15mm
Lug-to-Lug
50mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
200m
180m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Brown
Indices
Applied
Lume
Luminous
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
SW200-1
Seiko NH34A
Power Reserve
38h
40h
Jewels
26
25
Complications
Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,850
$299

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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.

Spinnaker Bradner GMT

The Spinnaker Bradner GMT is praised for its awesome lume and comfortable wearability, with one owner noting the rubber strap is very comfortable and the beads of rice bracelet fits well on smaller wrists. Some find its 15mm thickness and bold colorway may not appeal to everyone, and one owner views it as more of a casual GMT with tool-watch styling than a diver. Overall, owners rate the Spinnaker Bradner GMT highly for its value and comfortable wearability.

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