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Glycine Combat Sub SportvsFormex Reef 42 mm

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Combat Sub Sport
GlycineCombat Sub Sport
MSRP $1,650
Reef 42 mm
FormexReef 42 mm
MSRP $2,414

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Combat Sub Sport42mm
Reef 42 mm42mm
Power Reserve
Combat Sub Sport38h
Reef 42 mm56h
Water Resistance
Combat Sub Sport200m
Reef 42 mm300m
MSRP
Combat Sub Sport$1,650
Reef 42 mm$2,414

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Thickness
10.45mm
11.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
200m
300m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
SW200-1
Sellita SW300-1
Power Reserve
38h
56h
Jewels
26
25
Complications
Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,650
$2,414

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What people say

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Glycine Combat Sub Sport

Owners widely praise the Glycine Combat Sub Sport for its exceptional value, thin profile, and solid build quality, often noting its finishing and wearability as superior for its price point. Reviewers consistently flag its slim case, with measurements around 10.4mm to 10.8mm, and appreciate its non-homage design and comfortable lug curvature. Accuracy figures vary, with one owner reporting only 2 seconds per day loss, while another notes their Sellita SW200 movement runs at +6 to +9 seconds per day. Some owners report inconsistent power reserve not reaching the advertised 42 hours and find the lume sub-par for nighttime legibility. A few also mention sharp bracelet edges and a potentially short bracelet for larger wrists, and one owner dislikes the "COMBAT" text on the dial. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Glycine Combat Sub Sport highly for its impressive thinness and value as a Swiss automatic diver.

Formex Reef 42 mm

The Formex Reef 42 mm is widely praised for its comfortable bracelet featuring a micro-adjust clasp, COSC-certified Sellita movement, and excellent build quality. Owners appreciate the gradient dial's visual appeal and the overall wearability. Some owners note the seconds hand does not perfectly align with markers, and one owner found the lugs' taper hinders third-party strap fit. The bracelet's length and sporty design are noted as limiting versatility by some. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Formex Reef 42 mm highly for its impressive wearability and value at the price point.

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